Author: Nick k

  • The Pros and Cons of Using a Vehicle for Travel Photography

    Whilst we tend to think of photographic equipment as items that closely assist in taking travel photos. One piece of equipment is rarely mentioned. What is that? Well one that should be the most expensive, a motorized vehicle. In the video below from Mitchell Kanashkevich (website) he does a great job of explaining the pros…

  • Tips to Prepare for Photographing Wildlife while Travelling

    One of the most exciting and challenging genres is Wildlife. When we travel, we often find ourselves in a situation where there is an opportunity to take wildlife pictures. This is the first article of two about this subject. Part two is Tips for Photographing wildlife whilst travelling.This article offers some tips on the preparation…

  • A Travel Survival Guide for Photographers

    When we travel there are lots of challenges on the road. And the longer you travel the more challenges you face. In this travel survival guide for photographers, I cover most of the common challenges. I also cover a few of the least know but equally as important challenges as well Weather We have no…

  • Understanding the Basics of Digital Travel Photography

    The majority of us use digital cameras these days for our travel photography. But do we really understand it? In this article, understanding digital travel photography, I’ll explain in simple words, some of technicalities we should all know about digital travel photography. Digital Travel Photography So, what is digital travel photography? Well of course we…

  • Coronavirus and Travel Photography

    I had to ask myself an important question recently. Should I continue to post articles on travel photography during this terrible crisis.After all if we can still afford to travel we can’t! And if we can’t afford to travel now due to a tragic change in our employment status, is travel going to be something…

  • 13 Tips for Street Travel Photography

    In Tips to Photograph People while Travelling I said that some of the most interesting subjects can be people going about their normal day. I would also add to that the environment that surrounds them as well. In this article I will give you 13 Tips for street travel photography. Street Photography  Before we begin…

  • Tips to Photograph People while Travelling

    This is quite a common genre. Anybody who travels and takes pictures will need to know how to take photos of people. It’s the reason why we travel, although we may not know it. We look to connect, observe and absorb different cultures and that comes from people Read on below to get tips to…

  • The Camera Features Ultimate Guide

    The Camera Features Ultimate Guide There are so many features now on a camera that its’ both mind blowing and confusing. The TV Analogy When we were in the market for a new TV, we discussed all the different features and benefits with retailers. By the time we had finished we were totally confused. Salespeople…

  • Displaying your Travel Photos

    Following on from 7 Ways to Organise Your Travel Photos and How to Back up your Travel Photos, we now move on to displaying your travel photos. After all it’s all very well to have them organised and backed up but what about showing them off. Let’s see what the best ways are for displaying…

  • 7 Ways to Organise Your Travel Photos

    So now you’ve come home with a hard drive full of travel photos. You’ve followed my article 7 Travel Photography Workflow Tips to use on the road. You can’t wait to have a good look at them and show them around. But where do you start? Well, read below to find 7 ways to organise…

  • 7 Travel Photography Workflow Tips to use on the road

    In the last couple of posts the travel photographer destination part I and part II, we discussed what to do when you reach your destination.  But what about your travel photography workflow whilst you are on the road? Follow me as I give you some tips and tricks on how to handle the photos you…

  • The Travel Photographer Destination Guide Part Two

    In a recent post I discussed the Planning and Preparation for Travel Photos. Now we need to work out what we are going to do when we get there, hence The Travel Photographer Destination Guide Part One So let’s get into The Travel Photographer Destination Guide Part Two Reconnaissance As soon as you get there…

  • How to Back up your Travel Photos.

    In the days of film, the only form of back up was to guard your film and slides as if you’re life depended on it. Nowadays with digital imaging there are many ways of backing up your photos. I touched on this in Planning and Preparation for Travel Photos. So, follow me along as I…

  • Planning and Preparation for Travel Photos One of the most overlooked items when preparing to go on a holiday or to travel is planning and preparing for taking travel photos. Usually people think about accommodation, eating and transport. But never how they are will visually document their experience. So read on about Planning and Preparation for…

  • The One Big Creative Travel Photo Idea In this article I’ll be giving you some tips on the best way to give your travel photography some punch. Let me introduce you to the one big creative travel photo idea that many journalist photographers use. And you can use it for your travel photos too. So,…