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Season by season: nesting boobies, waved albatross, sea lion pups — and which months give you the light.

Clear-summit odds, wild horse season and why June–September mornings are the safest bet.

Humidity-proofing your kit, shooting in 3 stops less light, and photographing communities respectfully.

The exact workflow we teach at 12,000 ft in Cotopaxi NP — focus, settings, and composition in the dark.

The best rim viewpoints, when the turquoise pops, and how to handle the 13,000 ft altitude.

The packing list we send every guest: two lenses, one body, and the accessories that actually matter.

Sea turtles, penguins and playful sea lions — what you can capture with just an action cam and a dome.

Sloths and quetzals or condors and volcanoes? An honest comparison from guides who shoot both.

Batteries drain, sensors fog, light deceives — what changes above 3,000 m and how to prepare.

From 1/1000s wing-freeze to intentional blur — a field guide from Ecuador’s cloud forest.

How to ask, what to offer, and the compositions that honor South America’s most famous market.

A transparent breakdown of what changes when a pro plans your light, locations and logistics.