Why subscribe?

Welcome to A Photographer’s Guide to the Galaxy. I’m Erin Malone, a cinematographer, adventure photographer, and drone pilot based in Sonoma County, California. I’ve been chasing light for 15 years across some of the most otherworldly places on this planet, and this guide is my brain dump of everything I’ve learned.

Every article is one location. Fully scouted. Honest ratings, real access notes, the best times to shoot, what to shoot, what gear actually matters, where to eat, where to stay, and whether the whole thing is worth your time. The good, the bad, and the ugly.

No fluff. No sponsored content. Just the field guide I wish I had when I started.

Some articles will be free. Some will be for paid subscribers. Either way, the goal is the same: honest, useful location guides that help you make the most of your time in the field.

View more of my work here: erinemalone.com.