Kate Garibaldi

Staff Writer
www.torvaterra.com

Kate is an award winning travel and nature photographer, educator and author. She was classically trained on black and white photography in the dark room while she earned her BFA in Fine Art and Design. With this strong foundation, Kate bought her first color digital camera and immersed herself in the craft. She has since been recognized by National Geographic Travel, National Wildlife Federation, and Photo District News for her exceptional landscape and wildlife photography. When she is not working on assignment, Kate teaches photography workshops to share her love and knowledge of wild life and wild places.

Articles by Kate Garibaldi

Kate Garibaldi
A wooden table displays framed photos of a bear in water, a white bird among green leaves, and an unframed photo of a horse running in surf. A glass vase with dried grass sits beside the photos by a window.

How Lumaprints’ Custom Printing Services Empower Photographers

In the world of custom photography prints, where options are plentiful but often overwhelming, Lumaprints stands out by offering a straightforward, user-friendly service that focuses on quality and convenience. PetaPixel interviewed Lumaprints CEO Kenneth Li to learn more about the company and how professional photographers can use Lumaprints to automate selling prints online.

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A person with glasses and tattoos holds metal plates while sitting at a desk with a laptop, blue storage bins, and a cardboard box in a brightly lit, tech-filled room. A chat screen is visible in the background.

Photographers Can Buy Zany Gear at Adorama for Just $3

When photographers think of legendary gear hunts, they probably think about estate sales, flea markets, or lucky eBay scores. However, at Adorama in Manhattan, photographers can score old gear for just $3 a piece. Adorama's new bins are part clearance rack and part time machine.

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A vibrant hillside covered in purple and yellow wildflowers overlooks a distant mountain peak bathed in golden sunlight, beneath a sky filled with colorful clouds at sunrise or sunset.

Luminar Neo Supercharges Your Photo Editing Workflow

In the ever-evolving world of digital photo editing, staying ahead of the curve means finding tools that streamline the process without sacrificing quality. Skylum's Luminar Neo positions itself as a solution for both professional photographers and hobbyists looking to enhance their workflow with speed and precision.

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Google Starts Using AI to Estimate User Ages

In a move aimed at strengthening online protections for young users, Google announced today that it has begun rolling out a machine learning-based system, utilizing specialized artificial intelligence, to estimate the age of signed-in users in the United States.

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A tripod and a gray carrying case labeled "Ulanzi" rest on a tree branch in a green, leafy forest. The Petapixel Showcase logo appears in the lower right corner of the image.

Ulanzi’s New GlideGo Tripods Are Excellent for Photo and Video

Ulanzi continues to innovate with its new JJ05 and JJ06 GlideGo Tripods. Designed to meet the diverse needs of content creators, these tripods combine portability, durability, and professional-grade features to cater to both photographers and videographers. We went hands-on with the new Ulanzi JJ06 tripod to see how it fares.

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A Meike 85mm f/1.8 camera lens is shown resting on a textured gray surface, with the focus on the metal lens mount and aperture markings. The background is black, highlighting the lens details.

Meike 35mm f/1.8 Prime Promises Pro Performance for Under $400

The highly anticipated Meike 35mm f/1.8 Pro Full Frame Auto Focus STM Lens has officially been released, marking an exciting addition to the lens lineup for photographers and content creators. Known for its versatility, the Meike 35mm f/1.8 Pro is designed to offer fast autofocus, excellent clarity, and a premium optical experience at an attractive price point.

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A black digital camera with a lens and an attached external flash faces a white Ulanzi-branded accessory on a beige surface, both well-lit and casting soft shadows.

Ulanzi’s $25 Compact Flash Has a 2-in-1 Design

Ulanzi announced its latest camera accessory, the SL03 Spark Lite, a pocket-sized flash designed to deliver powerful lighting in a compact and portable form. Priced at just $25, this newly released flash offers both flash and constant light modes, making it a versatile tool for photographers on the go.

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Two compact Nanlite Pico LED light controllers, one white and one dark blue, each with a round display showing brightness and color settings, on a blue and white gradient background.

Nanlite’s New Teeny Tiny Light Can Go Anywhere

In a market increasingly defined by portability and creative flexibility, Nanlite introduced the Pico, a new pocket-sized RGBW LED light aimed squarely at content creators, mobile filmmakers, and photographers looking for compact yet capable lighting tools.

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The image shows the cover of "Outdoor Photographer" magazine featuring a waterfall in a forest during autumn, with text highlighting motion blur tips, gear guide, top parks, landscape advice, night sky photography, and sunset photos.

‘Outdoor Photographer’ Is Back After Its Chaotic Collapse in 2023

After a tumultuous few years marked by financial mismanagement, unfulfilled promises, and legal disputes, Outdoor Photographer, a beloved name in nature photography, has returned under new (and familiar) management. But the road to recovery has been far from simple, and the scars left by the magazine’s previous ownership still linger within the photography community.