travel photography

Ned Levi discusses the continuing problem of travel photographers being harassed, questioned, and sometimes detained, to stop them making photographs, by private security personnel, even when the pictures are being taken from public spaces. Ned suggests what you can do if it happens to you.

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With April showers just around the corner, Ned Levi discusses tips for taking photographs in the rain, and has recommendations for raingear for your camera. Ned explains that you can use rainy conditions to produce outstanding photographs which utilize the dramatic skies which are often present during storms.

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Ned Levi notes that many travel sites now ban the use of tripods and monopods, and discusses alternatives, so you are able to take sharp, detailed photographs even for night photography, when using long lenses on your DSLR, low light conditions anywhere, etc.

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Winter travel often includes travel to snowy destinations. Ned Levi discusses the challenges of taking photographs in snowy conditions and how to overcome them.

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Ned Levi discusses the problems of using the digital zoom in today’s point and shoot digital camera’s. He explains how using a digital zoom can result in your travel photos being both noisy and blurry. Ned suggests you generally turn off digital zoom.

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During each day, you will probably change your camera’s settings. Ned has a series of tips to help you develop your pre-shoot checklist to reset your camera to settings you want and expect, so you don’t ruin any of the day’s photos or miss great photo opportunities.

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When we travel we certainly see, and often visit churches, temples, mosques, synagogues, and other religious shrines. Many are historic, are architectural gems, and contain some of the world’s great artwork. Ned Levi offers suggestions to help you photograph these sacred spaces.

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Ned explores and explains the “Rule of Thirds” for you, to help you improve your travel photography, whether you have consumer point and shoot, or professional camera.

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Summer travel often includes a museum visit. How do you capture the moment? Ned has some tips for taking better photographs in museums.

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Taking advantage of low airline fares to Europe this summer? Ned has some tips and precautions for you to implement, to keep your cameras, cash, and other valuables out of the hands of thieves in Europe and destinations elsewhere.

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