When thinking about travel photography, people often consider that it applies only to distant, exotic locations, far from wherever they live. But what to one person is distant and exotic is home to another, so you should never dismiss photographic subject matter close to home just because it is familiar to you – to someone else your home area might be the ultimate travel destination! Of course, travel photography is filled with images of some of the world’s most iconic…

Travel Photography: Using Google Earth to Plan Your Photography Trips For so many of us, a short holiday or city break is the only chance we have to travel, and photography provides the proof and memories of times well spent. From the biggest cities to the sleepiest villages, nearly every location has a well-known landmark, or a favourite view that every visitor wants to photograph. Good planning and preparation before your departure is vital to getting the travel photography you…

Travel Photography: Venice is a great city to visit at any time of year.  But in February it has the Venice Carnival, which can provide some wonderful opportunities for travel photography. With 100′s of people in masks and elaborate costumes – it also brings the crowds.  Summer is probably best avoided as it’s peak tourist season, and even more crowded!  But spring or autumn are lovely. And winter – particularly January – has some unexpected bonuses too: One:  it’s the…

Could this be the beginning of the end for travel Photography? The words Photography and global warming are not often seen together, but perhaps they should be? For those of you who follow our Facebook page you will already know that I am currently on the island of Santorini in Greece on a photographic holiday.  Tens of thousands of us come here every year, either by cruise ship or by plane, to photograph the iconic white buildings and blue domed…

Everyone takes a camera with them on holiday, whether it’s a top of the range DSLR, or a phone camera.  And it’s lovely to keep these holiday photos afterwards, as memories for yourself, as well as to show to other people. But often the photos aren’t everything we’d hoped for.  So how can we easily improve our travel photography .  Here are a few thoughts. 1. Do a little bit of research in advance to see what buildings or places…

Protecting your camera from the elements Summer is here, and many people will be heading off to a beach at some point or other over the next couple of months. And if you’re going to a beautiful beach, the chances are you’ll want to take your camera with you. But sand and salt water are definitely not good for your photographic gear – so here are a few tips on keeping everything safe!     1. Try to avoid changing…

Finding great candid shots of people   There is a world of difference between photos of people posing for a picture, and photos of people going about their daily life, unaware of the photographer’s presence. These more candid shots can make for powerful, evocative images. This can be especially exciting if you’re travelling in an unfamiliar country, when this type of photography can really come into its own.   The first thing I would say though is that I would…

How to create a cameo photograph. When you head off to a new location with your camera, it’s always fun to look for a cameo picture that sums the place up, as well as taking the more general, overall views. This applies especially if it’s a well-known, much photographed place – for instance, cities such as Venice, London, or New York, or iconic buildings like the Eiffel Tower, or even rural scenes such as the lavender fields in Provence. When…

Packing for a photography trip. Whenever I travel somewhere, I go through the same ritual of agonising over which camera gear to take.  And the night before departure, there’s always the feeling that I haven’t made the right choice, and won’t have what I need!  If you travel by car of course, it’s not a problem, because you can just pack everything including the kitchen sink and not worry about it.  But if you are travelling by plane, it’s a…

Whether your are a wildlife photographer, landscape or travel photographer we all know that with a little forward planning,  you are far more likely to get the images you want. Even then, you still need good camera craft, perseverance, patients and yes; …..maybe even a little bit of luck! The planning stage should starts well before any trip begins and is cumulative and on-going, throughout your photographic career. It takes the form of a multi year diary and lists the…