Sometimes I go to the lake or into the woods, sit down, and after a while, get pictures of precisely what I came for. However, this was not the case with this particular photograph. My legs still ache when I look at it now, several months later. Here's the story of how this photo of a Crested Tit came to be.

Do you love vacation destinations with warmer climates and a great variety of nature? I do, and this is my story of how I backpacked through the Canary Islands and explored the largest island, Tenerife.

Danger is relative. It is hard to find a country that is completely safe or completely dangerous, with only a few exceptions. You should always consider specific regions and not overgeneralize security risks to an entire country. Over the years, I have intentionally visited many countries that are considered dangerous. This article explores how to approach photography in these places.

When it comes to wedding traditions, people mostly think of the exchange of rings, wedding vows, breaking plates, or carrying the bride over the threshold. However, these traditions represent only a small fraction of the vast mosaic of customs that exist across cultures. When we look beyond the borders of our country, we encounter a myriad of other customs, traditions, and rituals.

Street markets are a great place to showcase photojournalistic skills. You have to be fast and observant to capture interesting situations and moments. You also need to learn to be inconspicuous and blend into the crowd. Or not be afraid to approach people and ask permission to take their portrait.

Stretching from the sunny beaches of the Andaman Coast to the rugged mountains that many consider the foothills of the Himalayas, Thailand is home to over 40,000 vibrant Buddhist temples. Daily life takes place on the streets, making the cities pulse with life far more than anywhere else in the world.

Have you ever seen a photograph that completely captivates you and even inspires you to travel? For Honza Musil, that photo was of the sacred Tibetan mountain Minya Gangkar. And that's exactly where we'll go on our next photography journey to China.

When people hear the term "post-industrial," many envision an industrial agglomeration reflected in large factories and buildings. Fragments of this history can be found all over the world. In this article, we explore the American Midwest and Great Lakes region, the birth of automotive assembly lines where industry was once heavily concentrated.

You may have the perfect itinerary planned for your next big trip, but plans can change. This can lead to interesting and unexpected experiences that can add variety to your trip and enrich the photo collection you bring home. My recent trip to China was no exception.

Whether you like architecture, street, urban, or long-form documentary photography, there’s a subject for almost every photographer in New York. You’ll be hard-pressed to find another city with such a concentration of diverse and inspiring places. The Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Central Park are among the most photographed places in the world. But there is so much more to New York City.