Many aspiring landscape photographers dream for the chance to travel the world and take photos for a living. Lars Schneider was one of those photographers, and now he’s living the dream. But it’s not all rainbows and butterflies. Besides the challenges of capturing amazing landscape images across the nation, he’s traveling with his wife and […]
About a year ago, photographer Shane Black and two of his friends left behind their comfortable work routine and embarked on a journey that produced a mesmerizing timelapse. It was a product of visiting 32 states and 13 national parks on an epic 13,000 mile drive. This year, they decided to do an encore. Over […]
When you’re on the road or overseas, there are things you want in your gear bag that you might not need to drag around with you when you’re close to home. Besides a backup camera or spare camera body, there are a few tools that have saved a shoot for me on more than one […]
From the mountaintops to the rivers and lakes below, prepare to be stunned by Austria. The production company FilmSpektakel toured Austria from top to bottom to create this moving timelapse photography compilation. Infused with the sounds of buzzing bees, babbling brooks and electric jolts, this video gives us a whirlwind tour of the beautiful country: […]
For those of us dreaming of becoming full-time travel photographers, Elias Locardi’s story is perhaps one of the most practical and inspirational out there. His photography is fast becoming famous the world over, and his iconic style and love for teaching have made him one of the most followed social media photographers to date. Below […]
A lot of people have bucket lists. Some are travel-related or experiential; others involve personal or career goals. But photographer Piotr Wancerz tackled a European travel bucket list for Topdeck Travel, and he documented it in pretty epic proportions. A sequence that begins with a would-be traveler flipping wistfully through a travel guide suddenly immerses viewers in […]
It can be awkward and nerve wracking to become involved in street photography, especially when taking photos of strangers in a foreign setting. Zack Arias, a street and portrait photographer, explores Marrakech, Morocco, with his Fujifilm X-T1. Along the way, he gives advice on how to take street photography and some tips and tricks for […]
Luke Ballard didn’t begin his photography career as a globetrotting travel photographer. Like most of us, he ventured into the industry as a portrait and wedding photographer. Twenty years later, Ballard has gained worldwide renown for his stellar work and workshops. He’s photographed in 120 countries and counting, so he’s learned a thing or two […]
So you’ve read up on the technical side of taking great photos. You know your aperture from your EXIF, and you’ve experimented with shutter speeds. But there is something missing from the photos you’ve been taking. They’re OK, but that’s it. Just OK. Why? Well, here’s a little secret: it’s all about luck. Well, not […]
Recently I had the pleasure of interviewing David Hobcote, a professional photographer based in the U.K. who travels all over the globe capturing exquisite landscapes, wildlife scenes, portraits, and more. Last year, David had sales in over 20 countries across many major publications. He is one of the most searched members on the photographer social […]
