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Lisa Michele Burns

Travel and landscape photographer from Australia who is far more comfortable in a pair of flippers than heels! Having worked for publications such as Lonely Planet, Wanderlust and the Sunday Times, Lisa founded The Wandering Lens to share destination guides to the worlds most photogenic places and outdoor experiences.

The Intersection of Creativity and Wellbeing: Finding Presence Through Nature, Creativity and Sound

Creativity has become an increasingly visible part of the wellbeing conversation. by Lisa Michele Burns Alongside yoga retreats, forest bathing and guided meditation, a growing number of travellers are seeking experiences centred around photography,...

Light, Nature and Design: A Visual Hotel Review of PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore

Where Architecture and Nature Meet There are very few hotels where I find myself reaching for my camera before I’ve even checked in. Stepping into the soaring atrium of PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, my...

A Photographer’s Guide to Southern Arizona

Southern Arizona is defined by its distinctive desert scenery, wide open spaces, and a surprising variety of environments to photograph. Around Tucson, the Sonoran Desert is on full display, with forests of saguaro cacti,...

17 Natural Wonders to Photograph Around the World

There’s something truly humbling about standing in front of a vast desert dune or watching icebergs drift silently under a pastel-pink sky. Over the years, my journey as a travel photographer has taken me...

Field Notes: Landscapes and Lupins with the OM-3 by OM SYSTEM

OM-3 Review : User Experience + Creative Possibilities Well, hello there OM-3. Just announced by OM SYSTEM, this new camera is a game changer for creatives and I’m going to share my recent experience...

Alpine Adventures – 10 Photographers Share Their Experiences

Photogenic Alpine Experiences from Nepal to New Zealand There’s something undeniably magical about the alpine landscape—soaring peaks, crisp mountain air, and a sense of stillness that feels worlds away from everyday life. For photographers,...

Tokyo Hotel Review: Goldfish, Geisha and Views of Mt Fuji from Bed

Visual Hotel Review: Park Hotel Tokyo Walking into a room filled with goldfish swimming across the walls, Geisha smiling from behind the bed, and a view towards Mt Fuji, it felt like I’d stepped...

Ilimanaq Lodge – Greenland’s Idyllic Seaside Retreat

Drift to sleep as icebergs float by your bungalow There are few places where waking up feels like an instant adventure. At this lodge, not only does the day ahead present the possibility of...

Behind the Lens – Visiting Perito Moreno Glacier, Patagonia

Behind the Lens – Two Days at Perito Moreno Glacier Location: Perito Moreno Glacier, Patagonia – Argentina Gear: OM-1, OM-1 MKII, 7-14mm f2.8 pro lens, 12-40mm f2.8 pro lens + 40-150mm f2.8 pro lens...

A Guide to Photographing Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina

Let’s Photograph the Magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia! I had seen the videos of glacial calvings crashing into the lake, of bubbling bergs popping up out of the watery blue abyss and knew...

Paris Street Photography Locations: A Quick Guide to Photogenic Spots

Your Quick Guide to Street Photography in Paris Paris street photography opportunities blend architecture with haute couture, which, if you say together quite fast in my Australian accent, sounds quite funny. But you didn’t...

Mastering Light: A Quick Guide to Golden Hour Photography

What Is the Golden Hour in Photography? The golden hour, often hailed as the “magic hour” by photographers, is a brief period shortly after sunrise or before sunset when the sunlight is softer and...
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