Ian Coble is a commercial sports photographer based in Seattle, WA. His imagery and style have been used in campaigns for Patagonia, Columbia, Atlas Snowshoes, Brooks Running, Smith Optics, Cascade Designs, Red Bull and many others. A photographer, director and writer by trade, he’s also a skier, runner, yogi, a lousy surfer, amateur chef, beer aficionado, dog lover and a husband. REI Member since 2004.
As an outdoor sports photographer, I’m consistently forced to work in harsh environments. I’m constantly trashing my gear and am always on the lookout for a goo...
Well, it’s December and you’re pulling your skis (or snowboard) out of the garage for the first time in 6+ months. While they’ve been neglected for your warm-we...
I feel that we, as outdoor enthusiasts, are blessed when it comes to our hobbies. They take us to some of the most beautiful locations on the planet.
For me,...
What is light painting? It’s a technique used in night photography to add additional light to the ambient scene. But what does that really mean?
Well, this a...
As part of a video project I was working on recently, I got the chance to get my hands on a new cooler in the YETI line: the Tundra 65.
I’d been hearing abou...
As part of a video project I was working on recently, I got the chance to get my hands on a couple of the new coolers in the YETI line. Specifically, the Hopper...
So far, we’ve only covered still photography in the REI Blog photo tutorials. But for this post, we’re taking a slightly hybridized spin to still photography an...
When REI first approached me to review the BioLite stove, I was a little hesitant. The BioLite uses wood as its fuel source, not white gas, propane or butane li...
In our last photo tutorial, we covered tips and tricks for shooting skiing and snowboarding. In this installment, we’re covering tips and tricks that apply to m...
If you’ve never tried snowshoeing, this might be the season for you to try.
I’m amazed at the number of people who love to hike during the summer months ...
Ever wanted cool night shots from an adventure, but you didn’t bother because you couldn’t figure out your camera? Well, keep reading, follow these easy tips, a...
As a professional photographer, I’m often asked by friends and strangers alike for my advice on photography. What camera to buy, how did I take a particular sho...