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How to Avoid Cliché Shots in Travel Photography

by Daniel Korzeniewski | Last Updated: September 7, 2017

INLE LAKE, MYANMAR - CIRCA DECEMBER 2013: Fisherman with typical net and boat in the Inle Lake, Myanmar
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It’s nearly impossible to avoid the cliché photos of major attractions when traveling or doing travel photography. Here are some ideas on how to avoid the cliché shots OR how you could actually embrace and enjoy taking them anyway.

Travel Photography Photo Examples and Tips in Practice

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: September 25, 2017

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Enjoy this set of images from my recent photo tour to Nicaragua and some tips you can take from them to apply to your photography.

What Camera Gear Should I Take on Vacation?

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: August 9, 2017

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My husband and I travel a lot. What to take with me in terms of camera gear is always a challenge. I get this question a lot in my travel photography class too. So I thought I’d go over my thought process of how to decide what to take, and what to leave at home. What…

Travel Photography Tips

by Darlene Hildebrandt | Last Updated: August 8, 2017

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You’re heading off on a new travel adventure to a far away land and you want to make sure you’ve thought of everything regarding your camera equipment before you go. These travel photography tips from a seasoned travel photographer will have you thinking about things you may not have considered. From camera gear, bags and camera insurance, to making sure your photos are backed up for safe keeping before you even get home.

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