Vanguard’s new travel tripod: VEO 2X
Levi Sim
The only requirement for a tripod is that it must have three legs. The requirement for a new tripod is that it must do something better or something new. Vanguard’s
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The Enthusiast’s Guide to Travel: Cultural, legal and ethical considerations
Kevin Ames
The Enthusiast’s Guide to Travel published by Rocky Nook — Author Jordana Wright explains some of the cultural hazards in photographing in distant lands and how to find out what’s
Capturing outdoor and travel photographs with the Sony Xperia 1
Mike Hagen
This is part one of my two-part review of the Sony Xperia 1 camera system. Sony’s PR firm sent me a new Xperia 1 to test for about one month. Like
Why a great tripod can make a great image, part one
Julie Powell
If you have been involved in photography for a while, chances are you have collected a few things. One is camera bags. Trying to find the PERFECT camera bag is
The Enthusiast’s Guide to Travel: Working around uncontrollable conditions, part two
Kevin Ames
Sometimes all your planning will go to hell — continued. Part 1 was about dealing hoards of tourists. Now, on to nature. Bad Weather Nasty weather for being out and
The Enthusiast’s Guide to Travel: Working around uncontrollable conditions, part one
Kevin Ames
Sometimes all your planning will go to hell. Your Caribbean vacation will be overwhelmed by strong surf and heavy rains, or your visit to a city will be overshadowed by
The Enthusiast’s Guide to Travel: Prepare your mind, body & soul part 2
Kevin Ames
Each person reacts to the challenges and rewards of travel differently. Traditionally, I am not a religious or meditative person, but I am at my most spiritual in far-flung and
The Enthusiast’s Guide to Travel: Prepare your mind, body & soul part 1
Kevin Ames
While day-to-day minutiae at home can lead to stress, anxiety, and a loss of mental balance, slipping into a new routine on the road can be just as taxing. With
Photographers should get TSA PreCheck
Vanelli
I’m writing this article while waiting at the gate for my delayed flight in Phoenix heading to Orlando. My friend Richie and I just finished photographing a wedding in Oregon,
Trust your camera to a Db Backpack
Levi Sim
Camera bags come in all shapes and sizes and from all kinds of places. This is the first one I’ve handled, however, that I’m embarrassed to name. The Norwegian manufacturer
Coming soon: The great South American eclipse
Marie Tartar
Nearly two years ago, North America was treated to a celestial spectacle which was witnessed by millions as a total solar eclipse traversed the U.S. from Oregon to South Carolina.
The Traveling Photographer: Humpback whale tales — in the water, part two
Marie Tartar
In my last post, I related the lessons I learned photographing the surface behaviors of humpback whales on a recent trip to Silver Bank, a marine mammal sanctuary near the
Photographer of the Day: Matt Harvey
Bryan Esler
Category: Travel Photographer: Matt Harvey Photo: “Morning on the Shore” The tones of this image are simply stunning. Matt does a phenomenal job of capturing the sunrise, without actually photographing
Photographer of the Day: martijnvdnat
Bryan Esler
Category: Travel Photographer: martijnvdnat Photo: “Rotterdam Railings” For those who know me, I’m a huge fan of cityscapes. But this one, by martijnvdnat, is a bit different, instead focusing on
Photographer of the Day: Artem Bali
Bryan Esler
Category: Travel Photographer: Artem Bali Photo: “stocks-1726” I have to say I laughed when I first saw this photograph by Artem Bali. But it really is the perfect travel photograph. It
Photographer of the Day: Peter Skaugvold
Bryan Esler
Category: Travel Photographer: Peter Skaugvold Photo: “s181207PS261” With Spring Break in full swing, this is a bit of a “different” travel photograph. Here, a young boy is seen in Thailand with
Show us your favorite places to travel for Photographer of the Day!
Bryan Esler
The Photofocus team has been traveling a lot lately, and we’d love to see where you’re going, too! For April, we’re looking for photos related to traveling the world. Whether
Be prepared to be spontaneous
Lauri Novak
Are you ready to go at any moment? Whether it’s a photoshoot or an epic trip that somehow falls in your lap, can you honestly say you’d be able to
Photographing in falling snow
Marie Tartar
In a recent video from LinkedIn Learning, photographer Justin Resnick addressed exposure issues which photographers can encounter when shooting snow. In this post, I’m going to address a related issue
The Traveling Photographer: Choosing a trip to Antarctica, part 3
Marie Tartar
In our last two posts, Off to Antarctica and Choosing a trip to Antarctica, part 2, we’ve discussed the many moving parts involved in deciding on a trip to the White
Weekly Wrap-Up: February 3-9, 2019
Bryan Esler
The Weekly Wrap-up compiles interesting articles published this week on Photofocus. This week, we learned about finishing studio portraits in Perfectly Clear, a camera’s exposure, traveling to Antarctica, cropping in