Manual mode has a reputation for being slow, technical, and impractical for travel photography. When you’re moving through busy streets, hopping between locations, or reacting to fleeting moments, it can feel like there’s no time to think about shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. The truth is the opposite: manual mode can actually make you faster—once […]
Most photographers plan their shoots around light. Sunrise, sunset, golden hour, blue hour. But along the coast, there’s another variable that can matter just as much—sometimes more: the tide. King tides are one of those natural events that quietly transform familiar places. A beach you’ve walked a hundred times can suddenly look dramatic, compressed, and […]
As photographers, we often find ourselves drawn to the stark beauty of cold weather environments. However, transitioning your camera from a warm indoor environment to the icy outdoors can be a challenge. The key to seamless cold weather photography lies in effectively pre-cooling your camera. Let’s dive into how you can prepare your gear for […]
Did you know that most people use less than 10% of the iPhone camera? Imagine using less than 10% of your car. Pretty silly, huh? So why do the same with your iPhone? This popular course, Capture it All, is designed to show photographers EVERYTHING an iPhone camera can do. During the May Day Sale […]
I’m a little late to publish this this year—but the inspiration just hit. I was walking through my neighborhood here in California and spotted a cherry blossom tree in full bloom. It completely stopped me in my tracks. The soft petals, the light breeze, the way it caught the afternoon sun—it reminded me just how […]
When it comes to travel gear, Peak Design has long been at the forefront of innovative and functional designs. Their latest release, the Roller Pro Carry-On, is a game-changer for photographers, creatives, and frequent travelers alike. Designed to eliminate the common frustrations of standard roller bags, the Roller Pro is a sleek, durable, and highly […]
Taking great pictures of your vacation can be easy if you have a few basic photography skills. In this article, you will find seven travel photography tips that will help you take fantastic pictures that you’ll enjoy for years to come. 1. Add Drama to Your Pictures By adding drama to your pictures, you make […]
How many times have you taken the perfect shot of that famous building or monument that you couldn’t wait to show to your family or friends or submit to a stock agency, only to slowly realize that it’s just one of thousands of similar perfect shots of that particular icon? My answer would be, “More times that […]
The world can be an overwhelming sensory experience, filled with sight, sound and aroma designed to delight all of your senses. How do you capture that experience in a photograph? Most people don’t. Instead, they show their photos with an apology: “You had to be there.” Your job as a travel photographer is to take […]
Travel photography is quite different from other photographic endeavors, especially if you plan to make a living from it. Most successful travel photographers are writers as well. Actually in the print world, you can’t separate words from pictures. They complement each other. What the picture can’t show, the words explain in greater detail. So it’s […]
