Foto Dono

Capturing the beauty of Florida’s landscapes and the Milky Way under the cloak of night is a passion that drives me. As the Director of Photo Education at Johnson PhotoImaging, I’ve had the privilege of guiding many photographers on their journey to mastering the art of low-light photography. This post is a deep dive into the techniques that can help you create stunning images when the light is scarce.

Photography is more than just capturing moments - it’s about sharing a story, a feeling, a connection to the world around us. For me, that story unfolds in the breathtaking landscapes of Florida and the mesmerizing Milky Way above. Through my lens, I strive to freeze those moments in time and transform them into fine art that speaks to the soul. If you’re looking to buy landscape photo prints that bring a piece of that wonder into your space, you’re in the right place.

Capturing the beauty of Florida’s landscapes and the mesmerizing Milky Way at night is a passion that drives me every day. The challenge of low-light photography excites me because it pushes the boundaries of creativity and technical skill. Over the years, I’ve honed my craft, producing fine art prints that share a piece of that wonder with others. As the Director of Photo Education at Johnson PhotoImaging, I also find great joy in guiding others through their photographic jo

Foto Dono's adventure continues to chase star trails across the Big Cypress Swamp Basin.

2022 Nighscapes are off and running. Foto Dono is hunting the skies for star trails and that one perfect spot in Florida.

Just in time for February, my print collection of some of my favorite Astro-landscapes, nightscapes, and sunrises are available for...

I recently took a Night Foto Safari trip to the Florida Everglades National Park with a fellow photographer, Greg Adams, from Winter Haven.

The final photoshoot with the Milky Way for 2021. "When it is dark enough, you can see the stars." ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

If you have the opportunity to visit a place with a dark sky, enjoy the moment. The darkness is fading across the world, and one day the nig

I mentioned before, way back in Part 1, settings, equipment, and processing play a small part. The majority of the time is doing...

In October and November, the Milky Way is disappearing from view in the Northern Hemisphere. Our location along the globe's latitude will...

I've talked about Equipment and Exposure in Part One and Part Two. However, you soon realize that equipment and settings play a tiny part...

During the upcoming Milky Way season, I'm planning a trip outside of Florida within driving distance. The Smoky Mountain National Park is...

Equipment, settings, and editing are the most manageable parts of recording and processing the Milky Way's light data. The hardest part...

This is the second part of a series of posts about planning for the upcoming Milky Way Season in 2021. In the previous post, I wrote...

I've been chasing the Milky Way for the last five years around the state of Florida. I've been fortunate to discover some incredible...

A week from Monday on December 21, it will be The Winter Solstice. It's the scientific start to winter in the Northern Hemisphere when...

The skies in Venice, FL are heavy with light pollution. Still, I thought it would be cool to photograph the Milky Way with the Fishing Pier.

It's one of the most asked questions I get. You can see the Milky Way galaxy every night. It's our galactic home, and nearly every star you

For the last five seasons, I've been chasing the Milky Way. When I started, I didn't know that it had seasons. I assumed it was always...