This article focuses on capturing photos that are your images and building them into a travel slideshow. Have a list of subjects that you can capture to use as ingredients for your travel show—not your standard travel images. A list helps you to see so much more on your travels, such as markets, artists, buskers, […]
During the years I’ve worked organizing photo tours, I have seen a lot of things, and helped people take a lot of incredible photographs. My clients often ask me for tips on how to do travel photography well, as it is quite different from other types of photography, and so I have come up with […]
With travel photography you want to convey not only the scenes you have seen but also the feelings and emotions associated with the locations. The unexpected is always around the corner when you travel and with some careful preparation and a keen photographic eye you can produce some memorable results. Good travel photography starts at […]
Traveling is a journey of discovery, not just of places but also of people. Portraits can bring the faces, stories, and emotions of these individuals to life. Travel portrait photography combines the best of three worlds: portraiture, landscapes, and documentary. Here’s how you can master the art and take compelling portraits on your travels. 1. […]
Standard lenses (also called normal lenses) have a kind of mystique amongst photographers. Perhaps it’s because Henri Cartier-Bresson was famous for using one, maybe it has something to do with nostalgia for the times when most cameras came with a 50mm kit lens rather than the zooms that are common today. Regardless, if you are […]
Cruising is back, and in a big way. The cruise lines are reporting excellent business as cruising passengers make up for time lost during the shut down. Many first-time cruisers are joining the rush as they realize the wonderful value one can get from a cruise holiday. As photographers, we want to make the most […]
Classic or iconic sites. There’s a multitude of these all around the world. They are so popular that they are visited by millions of people every year. As a result, there are also millions of images of each of them. As photographers, our challenge is how to give our photographs of these sites a personal […]
Road trips are adventures that allow you to experience the journey as much as the destination. They offer diverse landscapes, unexpected encounters, and a vibrant patchwork of memorable moments. As such, road trips are an ideal opportunity to practice and enhance your photography skills. This article provides some essential tips to help you get the […]
In this recent video, Jonathan Paragas shared his insights on how to travel with film photography gear. He covered topics like protecting your gear, making sure your film gets hand-checked at airports, and more. In this blog post, we will summarize the key takeaways from the video for those who are planning to travel with […]
When you’re packing photography equipment for a holiday, it’s hard to decide what to take. You want to take enough to get good photos, but not so much that it weighs you down or takes up too much space in your luggage. If you’re going on a holiday with a specific photographic intent in mind, […]
