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How Lonely Planet Changed My Life Ten Years Ago

Lisa Michele Burns — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:13:22 +0000

My Path to Becoming a Travel Photographer I had always been obsessed with travel but ten years ago something happened that changed my life forever. *This was written in 2017, making those ten years ago 2007. I don’t normally write personal posts on The Wandering Lens but I wanted to share a little insight into my journey to becoming a travel photojournalist. Today so many people get caught up in the world of social media, attempting to be the next big thing or go viral and I wanted to take a step back to share how my career path developed, mainly to show that not every path is the same and that it’s important to forge your own. It can be a little wobbly, take some detours or end up being all about luck and timing but having an end goal or dream usually means you’re already going somewhere. I used to record and replay TV shows like Getaway or The Great Outdoors on my VCR wanting to be the presenter who seemed to be having the time of their life somewhere exotic. Of course at the time I could barely brush my hair let alone look presentable in front...

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Landscapes of The Lofoten Islands, Norway

Lisa Michele Burns — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 21:42:10 +0000

The Lofoten Islands and their mighty mountain ridges rise from the Arctic Sea forming one of the most impressive landscapes on earth. For photographers, Lofoten is becoming quite the bucket list destination and it’s really not hard to see why. Every fjord offers an alternate perspective of epic cliffs reflecting in the chilly yet clear water below. The contrasting colours of aquatic hues blending with the striking shades of rock and snow create a canvas that’s hard to ignore. With the weather conditions changing every few minutes, the Lofoten Islands are an ever-changing subject. One minute you’ll have blue skies and sunshine glowing across the ice covered beaches, the next a storm will roll in producing moody skies and dramatic scenes. I’ll be sharing a guide to some of the best photography locations shortly along with a visual review of the best place to base yourself on a trip to the region. For now though, I just wanted to share the landscapes of Lofoten in all their snowy, moody and rugged goodness. A collection of images without the cute cabins, the fishing villages or the roads leading into the distance, just landscapes of Norway’s photogenic coastline. All images photographed with...

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How to Overcome Creative Block + Avoid Burnout

Lisa Michele Burns — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 23:20:19 +0000

Are you feeling uninspired and struggling with burnout? Creativity is a wonderful thing. Like taking a break from the real world, it allows you to get caught up in your own vision and thoughts. A form of escapism that can result in works of art, dreamy images and innovative ideas. What happens though when you run into a creative block or start to approach burnout? Those weeks that just blur together in a haze of frustration, lack of motivation and very tall brick walls. If you work in a creative industry I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. I’ve spoken with a lot of photographers and writers who’ve run into creative blocks and most of them feel exactly the same. The urge to create is strong but there’s a constant doubt cloud that hovers over every idea, every image and every word. While there are no doubt a number of factors that contribute to getting a little stuck creatively, I’ve found one major player has for me personally been a big drain on creative thinking. Social media. Scrolling through images on Facebook or Instagram, most taken in landscapes and destinations you dream of being in at that very moment...

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24 Destinations To Ignite Your Love of Photography

Lisa Michele Burns — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 20:50:43 +0000

THE BEST TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS (FOR NOW) Written in 2016 by Lisa Michele Burns Travel photography confession: Have you ever been on a holiday with your partner only to spend more time with your camera? Yeah, me too. Completely guilty on multiple occasions actually! I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s not because you’re with the wrong person, it’s just that the destination is so inspiring and so beautiful that ignoring it would just be rude. So why not invest in your guilty pleasure and do a little research to improve your love of photography? Some destinations just have a wow factor. A warm light, historic features, dramatic coastline or mountain peaks that makes it near impossible to put your camera down. While there are always the obvious favourites, there are some places further afield that are worth a hike or road trip to photograph. I’ve put together a guide to my top 24 destinations around the world where you can take your camera on a romantic escape…oh and they’re just for you and your camera because really, they are so photogenic there won’t be much time for anything or anyone else, trust me! Unless they love photography too in which case the...

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