Travel Photography - The World of The Wandering Lens

It’s gazing in awe as nature puts on a light show, standing outdoors as the climate reaches its extreme, walking through city streets etched with history and swimming in seas that change my perspective of the world.

Travel Photography – Destination Guides + Creative Development

Founded by travel photographer Lisa Michele Burns, The Wandering Lens is a photography-focused travel platform that shares inspiring locations, creative resources and professional insights for those who explore the world with a camera in hand.

Since 2015, it has grown into a multi-channel publication and educational hub, reaching over 125,000 monthly readers across the globe.

Whether you’re looking for photogenic places to stay, detailed photography guides, or a creative community to grow with, The Wandering Lens is here to inspire and support your journey.

Our Approach
• Quality experiences over quantity
• Mindful, sustainable travel
• Real-world insights based on lived experience
• A commitment to supporting emerging creatives and explorers

What You’ll Find Here

Photogenic Travel Guides
Explore detailed location guides and photography itineraries for destinations across Japan, Iceland, Greenland, France, Australia and beyond.

Visual Hotel Reviews
Discover beautifully designed retreats, lodges and creative stays featured for their style, setting and photo potential.

Creative Resources
Browse a collection of eBooks, online courses and photography tips designed to help you improve your skills and approach travel with purpose.

The Travel Photography Club
Join our global community of photographers with access to monthly themes, creative challenges and behind-the-scenes insights.

Brand + Destination Collaborations
We partner with tourism boards and travel brands to produce high-quality visual content and storytelling campaigns.

Who The Wandering Lens is For

Travellers who seek more than just the highlights
Photographers looking to grow creatively or professionally
Creatives who value slow, intentional exploration
Brands and destinations seeking meaningful visual storytelling

A Note from Lisa

Hi, I’m Lisa Michele Burns — photographer, editor and founder of The Wandering Lens. I started this platform to blend my love of travel, photography and storytelling, and it’s since grown into a space where creativity and exploration go hand in hand.

With a background in photojournalism and over 20 years of professional experience, I now work with tourism boards, publications and creative brands, and run an online membership community for photographers.

You can view my portfolio at www.lisamicheleburns.com or connect with me via Instagram.

Thanks so much for being here, I hope The Wandering Lens inspires your next creative adventure.