Travel photography guides for beautiful destinations, regions and cities around the world. Browse articles by destination including guides listing the most photogenic locations, outdoor experiences + unique places to stay.
Perspectives: The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto
Photographing the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove The immense size of bamboo stalks rising above is enough to overwhelm you in the...
Bryce Canyon National Park – A Photographer’s Guide
Perspectives – A Photographer’s Guide to Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce Canyon is like more National Parks in the US,...
A Photo flight above Sermeq Kujalleq
A Scenic Flight over Sermeq Kujalleq, Greenland With two cameras on my lap, excitement levels were almost out of control...
Perspectives: The Magic of Jökulsárlón Lagoon, Iceland
Iceland Travel Guide – Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Jökulsárlón is the type of place that’s hard to leave. It draws you...
5 Photography Experiences to have in the Whitsundays
Exploring the Photogenic Whitsunday Islands Bring your camera along for the adventures as you explore one of Australia’s most beautiful...
A Guide to the Best Sri Lanka Photography Locations
Sri Lanka Photography Location Guide Sri Lanka is a beautiful and photogenic island of mesmerizing landscapes, lush tea plantations, waterfalls,...
Behind the Lens: Flying a DJI Mavic Air in -21 degrees
Flying a Drone in Cold Weather – Really cold weather. As the pain became unbearable, my hand quickly resembling a...
Behind the Lens – Flying Over Greenland
A flight I’ll never forget. “As we flew closer to the mainland the drift ice was forming patterns, no doubt...
How to Photograph in Freezing Conditions
Photographing in Cold Climates It might be tad chilly outside but photographing in crazy conditions like this can result in...
Glacier Lodge Eqi – Up Close with Greenland’s Calving Wonder
Glacier Lodge Eqi, Greenland Thunderous echoes of crashing ice ripple across the bay like a constant chorus of nature’s beat....
Hoanib Skeleton Coast – The True Desert Oasis
Hoanib Skeleton Coast – Wilderness Safaris Let’s start with this statement – once you’ve experienced Hoanib, you’ll forever want to...
Aerial Photography: Floating Above the Namib Desert
Aerial Photography in Namibia Orange hues of all shades pass below as the basket drifts slowly across the Namib Desert....
Wilderness Wonders at Kulala Desert Lodge, Namibia
Kulala Desert Lodge – A Visual Hotel Review Staring into the distance, sand dunes dance in a haze of heat...
Photographing the Dunes of Sossusvlei + The Namib Desert
Photographing Deadvlei with Wilderness Safaris – Namibia Departing in darkness, a slight glow simmered on the horizon, a tiny hint...
I know a place – Hoshinoya Kyoto, Japan
Hoshinoya Kyoto – A Visual Hotel Review I know a place… Where a turquoise river leads to tranquility. Where Japanese...
Behind the Lens: Photographing Zabriskie Point, Death Valley
Heat, gale force winds and giggle fits at Zabriskie Point, California. As the car door opened and a gush of...
Visual Hotel Review – Kapama Karula, Wild Luxury at its Finest
Lodge: Kapama Karula, South Africa Whisked away in a safari vehicle minutes after arriving to Hoedspruit airport we were immediately...
Trunks, Treasures and the Jabulani Safari Experience
NOT YOUR AVERAGE HOTEL REVIEW – JABULANI SAFARI, SOUTH AFRICA Where wildlife is welcome to wander on up to the...
Photogenic Experiences around Hoedspruit, South Africa
Blend Conservation + Wildlife Photography As the plane descends closer to the ground the air of anticipation rises…is that an...
Ilulissat, Greenland – A Guide to Photogenic Experiences
Capture the Magic of Greenland in Ilulissat Ilulissat is somewhere you need to visit in your lifetime if you’re into...
Behind the Scenes: Hiking in Kari Gorge, Atacama Desert
Crackling walls of salt crystals and sand dunes… Standing on the edge of the Salt Mountain range, we peered into...
Photographing South Africa’s Marine Big Five
A Cruise to Dyer Island, Gansbaai Peering south it’s a seemingly never ending landscape of blues. A gentle swell rolls...
Behind the Lens – Rhino Notching in South Africa
Conservation Efforts in South Africa – Kapama Private Game Reserve *Please note – The photos within this article may be...
Photographing the Lunar Landscapes of Valle de la Luna, Chile
Landscape Photography Adventures in Valle de la Luna, Chile. Declared a natural sanctuary in 1982, Chile’s Valle de la Luna...
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