Category: How to

  • Backup Camera Memory Cards with just a Smartphone

    I posted an article to this site “How to Back up your Travel Photos.” about 2 years ago.The info in this post is still accurate and relevant except I’ve also discovered a way of backing up on the go without using a laptop.Now I am talking about backing up memory cards not images taking on…

  • The Travel Photographer Destination Guide Part One

    In my 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 part one of this travel photographer destination guide Departure Before we get there, we need to leave. By now you would have worked out what…

  • Travel Photography guide to Japan Part Two Kyoto and Hiroshima

    Travel Photography guide to Japan Part Two Kyoto and Hiroshima In part two of this travel photography guide to Japan we go to Kyoto, Hiroshima and a couple of points in between as well as some general items to photograph.As I mentioned in Travel Photography guide to Japan Part one you need to make sure…

  • Travel Photography guide to Japan Part one Intro, Tokyo and Mt Fuji

    Travel Photography guide to Japan Part one Intro, Tokyo and Mt Fuji Earlier this year I visited Japan for the first time, and I was knocked out. Not literally but WOW! what a place! I will follow up with more articles on photographing Japan Let’s start with a bit of prep. This is not intended…

  • Finding the best Camera for your Travels Part 3 DSLR

    In The basics of camera equipment – Best camera equipment for travel photography, I mentioned That “despite those who say its’s not about the gear, you need a camera that will suit your style and objectives.” This is especially true when you are off travelling. Having a camera that you are comfortable with and that…

  • 8 Tips on how to use a Smartphone Camera

    8 Tips on how to use a Smartphone Camera Smartphones are amazing things. You can live your whole life on one. From doing your banking to checking your email to turning on your lights; hell! it even talks to you now! It’s a great device for managing almost anything on the go. The one thing…

  • How to Hold a Camera Correctly

    How to Hold a Camera Correctly So, you think you can hold a camera or smartphone correctly? Well how do you know? In this article learn why camera shake can be avoided with a little of knowledge. Take a good look at your photos. No, not on the camera or phone screen but on your…

  • Finding the best Camera for your Travels Part 2 Mirrorless

    In The basics of camera equipment – Best camera equipment for travel photography, I mentioned That “despite those who say its’s not about the gear, you need a camera that will suit your style and objectives.” This is especially true when you are off travelling. Having a camera that you are comfortable with and that…

  • How to take an ‘awesome’ selfie!

    How to take an ‘awesome’ selfie! In previous posts I’ve talked about having the need to have a decent self-portrait or ‘selfie’ on your website or publication to show the human face. If you don’t have a website or business you almost certainly will have a social media presence, whether it’s LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter…

  • Tips for travelling with Camera Equipment

    If you are off on some travels soon and you want to ensure that you make best use of photographic opportunities you will discover, it’s worth having a plan. Especially about the Camera Equipment you are going to take with you. I cover this is a number of posts: The Travel Photographer Destination Guide Part…

  • Finding the best Camera for your Travels Part 1 Compact

    In The basics of camera equipment – Best camera equipment for travel photography, I mentioned That “despite those who say its’s not about the gear, you need a camera that will suit your style and objectives.” This is especially true when you are off travelling. Having a camera that you are comfortable with and that…

  • 16 Tips for Photographing Wildlife whilst Travelling

    In Tips to Prepare for Photographing Wildlife while Travelling I gave you some handy tips on preparing for photographing wildlife while travelling. Now it’s time to give you some tips on actually photographing wildlife whilst travelling. So if you have read Tips to Prepare for Photographing Wildlife while Travelling you will know what sort of…

  • 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…