Travel

Air Travel with Photography Equipment: How to Protect Your Gear and What To Remember

If you’re flying to a bustling city, or heading off the grid into the wilderness for an extended period of time, here are a few tips for packing your camera gear. Plus, I let you know what to watch out for based on my own personal experiences. Travel offers countless unforgettable moments we want to capture in our photos. The last thing you want is for those memories to be ruined because you didn’t follow the rules for carrying camera equipment on the plane.

Travel Photography: Where to Go in May

May is one of the best months for traveling. With spring in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere and the arrival of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, travelers have a wide range of destinations to choose from. There’s something for everyone. The best locations for photographers are places that are interesting without being overrun by tourists. That’s why in this article, we’ll focus on lesser-known destinations or places where the tourist season hasn’t yet peaked.  

Travel Photography: Where to Go in April

April is a great month to visit Central Europe and the Czech Republic. Spring brings rich, vibrant colors to the Czech landscape, the days grow longer, and the sun shows up more often. Czechia is a fantastic travel destination, and I recommend April to anyone who wants to explore it without the crowds. There are plenty of beautiful places to visit and travelers used to other destinations can still find something new and exciting here. 

Photo Story: Lake Bled

This Slovenian lake is so famous that people from all over the world come to visit and photograph it. I couldn’t resist. I had to get my own shots of Lake Bled. With an early wake-up call before the crack of dawn, I managed to get the classic views, but there’s one photo I like even more. It was part luck, part determination. Read on to see how it all came together.  

Specialized Lens Filters for Unique Lenses

For most people, camera lens filters are a round piece of glass that screw onto the front of the lens. But what if your lens is too long or wide, or you need to move the filter while shooting? There are several different options for these cases—ranging from relatively standard filters to highly specialized ones designed for specific lenses.

Travel Photography: Where to Go in February

February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s the perfect time for photographers to explore less crowded destinations. With airfare and accommodation prices dropping, you can enjoy the Mexican Yucatan or the stunning landscapes of northern Vietnam at a fraction of summer prices. Closer to home in the Czech Republic, the beauty of Moravian rivers might surprise you. Or, you could discover the striking architectural contrasts of Katowice, Poland. So, where will your next trip take you?

Travel Photography: Where to go in January

The new year has just begun and you’re already brainstorming where to go on your next photography trip. January is not a popular month for vacations. It’s cold, you’re recovering from all the holiday spending, and you want to save your vacation time for the summer. All this negativity is just the reason you should go somewhere for a getaway. You can venture somewhere warm and exotic or embrace the cold and snow deep in the mountains.

Chernobyl: Photography in an Exclusion Zone

The Chornobyl Exclusion Zone is a chilling, yet fascinating place full of stories and visual contrasts. Today, the area destroyed by the nuclear power plant accident draws photographers from all over the world, especially Urbex photographers. In this article, we’ll take you to the most fascinating places around Chornobyl, including the Red Forest, the monumental Duga radar, and the Monument to Those Who Saved the World.

Chernobyl The Abandoned City of Pripyat

The Chornobyl disaster left a lasting mark on world history, and its effects are still felt today. Pripyat, the ghost town it left behind, is a place where nature has reclaimed the city. Come and use photography to explore a place that offers a fascinating glimpse into the past.

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