Understanding Photography Basics – Exposure
Ever looked back over last years holiday photo's. They are in focus and you have framed the subject really well. But the photo just looks to dark or maybe its too light. In this post on understanding photography basics we will be looking at exposure and how it plays...
DSLR – The Best Digital Camera for Photography?
We have all experienced it at some time during our travels. We set up ready to take a photo of a beautiful landscape, an interesting statue or some other subject. When the dreaded tour bus pulls up, and out hops all these want-a-be travel photographers...
Best Lightweight Travel Tripod for Travel Photography
A common theme you will find through my travel photo tips and tricks articles is the recommendation to use a tripod. A tripod is an essential piece of equipment to help you take that memorable photo. However for me the best lightweight travel tripod is the 3 Legged...
How to take Quality Photos with your Phone
A common question I get asked is "how to take quality photos with my phone". It doesn't matter if you have an iPhone, Droid or Lumia, you have a camera and you take it everywhere you go. Now some people still don't believe that a camera on a phone is a real camera....
Review – Best Compact Camera for Travel Photography
The holiday is booked, and you are starting to get excited. However your old camera is not up to it anymore and it is time to upgrade to a new digital camera. Not certain what to get, don't know what is the best compact camera for travel photography. Read on as we...
Travel Shots: Landscape Photography Tips and Techniques
Welcome to the first article in the series Travel Shots. Travel Shots will look at different photography techniques from landscapes to wildlife photography, from food to street photography, or portraiture to night-time photography. In this edition of Travel Shots we...
How to take good photos with a compact camera
Often when we think about travel photography, the first image which comes to mind is that of someone walking around with their high end DSLR and their expensive lens. Thankfully you don't need to spend thousands of dollars on high end equipment to take good travel...
5 Basic Photography Tips for Beginners
Are you a budding photographer? Just got your first camera? Planning on travelling in the near future and you are hoping to capture some memorable pictures? Looking for some basic photograph tips for beginners? Something you need to remember that all serious...
What is the Best Camera for Travel Photography
A common question which gets asked is What is the Best Camera for Travel Photography? The short glib answer is The Best Camera for any Photography is the camera you have with you. But what is someone really asking when they ask What is the Best Camera for Travel...
How to take good photos on holidays
It's that time of year, the bags are packed and you are about to head off on your holidays. Your excited to head off an explore a new location, but you have one nagging thought at the back of your head. How to take good photos on holidays? Whether you are a beginner,...