Hudson’s passion for creating dramatic still and motion imagery is infectious. In addition to his adventure, travel, and expedition fieldwork, a growing list of commercial clients relies on Hudson’s unique ability to produce stunning, ultra-high-resolution work in the most demanding locations and conditions. Panoramic mergers, composites, 360-degree images, and time-lapse video are all longstanding technical specialties. Hudson is also a teacher and a people person, and he has been leading photography workshops regularly since 2017.  Hudson will be teaching Noise Reduction and Sharpening for Wildlife Images at the ON1 Conference.

Hudson specializes in small workshops with fewer than 15 people, teaching landscape, wildlife, and street photography throughout the United States. These workshops range from national parks such as Death Valley, Arches**,** and Yellowstone to cities like Portland, Oregon**,** and Charleston, South Carolina, and international destinations such as Patagonia and Costa Rica. Hudson spends a great deal of time writing articles, producing teaching videos**,** and designing training programs to help fellow visual artists increase their technical skills in both shooting and editing, as well as to develop their distinct creative vision. Hudson finds coaching other photographers incredibly rewarding.

How long have you been using ON1?

Forever! Honestly, it feels like it’s been 12 years, maybe longer. Haha. It’s been such a big part of my editing workflow for so long that I can’t imagine not using it.

Why do you love ON1 Photo RAW?

I absolutely love how it layers your editing work non-destructively, from NoNoise AI all the way through Develop and Effects. It’s seamless and powerful, plus the ability to layer multiple edits with intuitive yet robust masking tools is a game-changer. It just gives you complete creative control without ever feeling overwhelmed.

What is your favorite feature(s)?

It’s always been the ability to finish edits with non-destructive layered and masked Effects. There’s just so much freedom there! But lately, NoNoise AI is becoming a strong contender for my favorite feature—it’s incredible how much it elevates image quality right from the start.

What’s your best tip for new photographers using ON1 Photo RAW?

Dive in and experiment! Don’t be afraid to try all the options—it’s non-destructive, so you can’t mess anything up. Use Versions to save different stages of your workflow so you can revisit or compare them later. And definitely consider joining ON1 Plus; the training materials there are an absolute goldmine for learning and growing.

What’s always in your camera bag (besides the camera)?

A trusty headlamp—it’s a lifesaver for those early morning or late evening shoots. Oh, and snacks—because no one wants to shoot on an empty stomach!

What inspires your photography style?

I started out really inspired by legends like Galen Rowell and Art Wolfe, whose work just made me want to get out and explore the world. Over time, my influences expanded to include André Kertész, Sebastião Salgado, and Arnold Newman, among others. Their styles have helped shape how I see and capture moments today.

Best place to follow you?

Definitely YouTube! It’s where I share most of my work and connect with people who love photography as much as I do.