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The Travel Photographer's Packing List
This is the ultimate packing list for travel photographers who need to travel light, be prepared and have versatile equipment.
Captured With The Camera Book Review
Thomas Palfy's 2007 photojournal is a collection old and newer photos that gives the reader a glimpse into more than just his travels.
Travel Photography Tips
Digital SLR cameras are quite affordable these days, allowing travelers to take professional quality pictures. Don't over do it with equipment, however, because traveling
Travel Photography
A camera is an essential item for travelers to bring on their trips, but what kind of camera is best?
Photo Friendly Gardens
A number of major public gardens around the West make it easy for budding flower photographers to get great pictures.
Travel Photography – Capturing the Destination
Forget that boring slideshow of a friend's last Mexican vacation and use a detailed shots list to create stronger travel photos that friends and family will remember.
Australia Illustrated Book Review
Thomas Palfy's latest book is a photographic documentation of his travels of the land down under. In this compendium, Palfy focuses on the Eastern part of the continent.
Travel With a Camera - Film & Voltage Converters
Photographers who fly should take steps to protect undeveloped film from the damage that can be caused by X-rays during security screenings at the world's airports,
Traveling With a Camera
While photographers' needs differ, in general, certain items are almost always needed.
Tips on Taking Great Vacation Photos
While traveling, it seems as if no part of the trip could ever be forgotten. Memories do fade, so here are a few tips for taking photographs to help relive the moments.
First Photos of Alaska by Eadweard Muybridge
The United States acquired Alaska from Russia in 1867. In 1868 Maj. Gen. Henry W. Halleck asked Eadweard Muybridge to go there with him and take photos.
Best Cameras for Travel Writers
Compact, automated digital cameras are particularly attractive to travel writers, but their features vary widely and significantly. How does one choose?
1875 Guatemala Photos by Eadweard Muybridge
Eadweard Muybridge arrived in Guatemala in May of 1875. He visited 11 cities.
Eadweard Muybridge, Photo-Taking Adventurer
Eadweard Muybridge gained fame for his action photos of racehorses and other animals. But he did not photograph exclusively in rather settled environments.
Ten Tips for Better Travel Photography
Dedicated photography tours are no doubt the best, but those "great moments" can even happen on a routine business trip.
Inside a Travel Photographer's Carry-On Bag
Today's airline fees for checked baggage challenge photographers to pack cameras and lenses in carry-on bags along with shoes, clothing and personal necessities.
Shop: A Digital Camera for Travel
Want to capture your trip with great photographs? Here's what you need to have before getting on the plane.
Beth O'Donnell's Angels In Africa
An intimate look at today's Africa through the lives and work of women from different parts of the continent.