Travel Photography

Taking photos while away on vacation or business is something most of us do. But what camera gear should you pack? Travel Photography is a hot topic and leads to self-discovery: what type of photographer are you, what type of traveller are you, where is your destination, and who are you travelling with?

Travel Preparation for the Photographer: Going on vacation solely for the purpose of taking photos? Here's a crash course in top-to-bottom planning and getting ready to go!

Memory Cards: What is a memory card and what specifications should you research before buying? Delve into the various factors that affect speed, and review how to care for memory cards.

Packing Camera Gear for a Trip: Most people use cameras to photograph friends and family during significant events, or to capture the places and events while away on vacation. In the case of travel photography, it's usually a combination of both! So it's extra important to plan ahead of time, so that you don't end up with missed photo opportunities or bad shots. After all, how many times will you make that trip to Australia or Mexico? How likely will you be to see that street busker in Florence a second time? Read on to find out what questions you need to answer before drafting that packing list.

Photography in Bad Weather: Rain? Snow? The easiest thing is to stop photographing altogether. But if you're not interested in packing it away, read on for some tips on how to protect your gear while taking advantage of the bad weather!

Top 4 Mistakes when Photographing Waterfalls: When cameras are left to their automatic settings, it’s almost guaranteed that they’ll incorrectly exposure a waterfall – they’ll either overexpose it and you’ll lose all the detail in the water, or more likely underexpose everything around it and turn the water grey. Read on for the most common mistakes photographers make while shooting waterfalls.

Zoom Lenses for your SLR: Choosing a zoom lens is a daunting challenge. Explore the various types of zoom lenses and the best application for each.

Getting Sharper Photos: We all want sharp images, but what's the best way to improve image sharpness right from the camera itself?

Photographing Birds: Are you a wildlife nut? Going to Mexico or some other tropical place with lots of birds? Get some tips for photographing winged creatures before you go!