A guest post by Eric Seale of Seldom Scene Photography. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve almost certainly heard that the ancient Maya long-count calendar rolls over in December this year. Along with spurring the release of a frenzy of apocalyptic books, this event is also helping spawn renewed tourist interest in Maya […]
Adventure & Travel Photography Articles
Travel and photography go together like cheese and wine. But as any traveler will know, there are certain things that can make your life a lot easier while you’re on the road. Photo-journalists have known for years that getting a “fixer” makes things go more smoothly – especially in developing countries. But what about us […]
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, insightful tips, or contest information, here is a list of travel photography resources that I find myself referring to regularly. Articles: Take Better Travel Photos – Timothy Allen’s article is one of the best I have come across about improving your travel photos. The Photo Essay – Matt Brandon gives […]
It seems that almost every time I turn on the news these days, there is a new massive, potentially dangerous event such as the protests of the Arab Spring or Occupy (Major City) Protest going on. Since moving to Iraq in 2009, I have shot a number of risky events such as the national elections, […]
If you’re thinking of planning a photo trip, there are a few things you have to do beforehand to prepare properly. First, you’ve got to research your destination, to find out what you can photograph and an itinerary that will maximize your photo opportunities. Second, you’ve got to pack the right stuff. Finally, one of […]
Travel photography can be overwhelming. Arriving at a new place, your attention is on overload—look at that! The temptation is to snap everything in sight, gorging the memory card with content. It’s fun to be trigger happy on a trip, but it can also be overpowering. Even if your goal is to make images for […]
