Capturing the Spark: A Guide to Shooting Fireworks
Fireworks are one of the most visually stunning spectacles a travel photographer can capture. Whether you’re chasing the Fourth of July over the Statue of […]
First Steps
Understanding ISO in Travel Photography: What It Is and Why It Matters
ISO is one of the three pillars of photography — along with aperture and shutter speed — that determines your image’s exposure. For travel photographers, […]
Cultivating Confidence: 10 Practical Strategies for Travel Photographers
Travel photography is about more than technical skill. In fact, many photographers with only average ability go further than those who fully understand their gear. […]
Using #Hashtags with Intention
At first glance, hashtags seem simple — just a word or phrase preceded by a symbol. But for travel photographers, they’re powerful tools for discoverability […]
Essential Posing Techniques for Travel Photography
When you’re photographing people during your travels — whether it’s locals or fellow travelers— you probably won’t have perfect lighting or a lot of time […]
Mastering Shutter Speed
Want sharper action shots or dreamy motion blur? It all comes down to shutter speed. Shutter speed controls how long your camera’s shutter stays open. […]
How To Read A Histogram
Want to get more consistent, confident exposures—no matter how your screen looks? Learn to read a histogram. A histogram is a graph that shows how […]
Frame Within A Frame
Want to instantly add depth and focus to your photos? Use framing—natural or manmade elements that surround your subject and draw the viewer’s eye in. […]
Composing A Photo With Leading Lines
Want to guide your viewer’s eye straight to the subject? Use leading lines. Leading lines are natural or man-made lines in your scene — things […]
How to Photograph Through Glass
It’s inevitable that you’ll eventually need to shoot through glass in order to get the shot you really want. In this case, I was shooting […]