Travel Advice for Photographers |
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| Published by: O'Reilly 06-15-2006 Read Complete Article |
Article Summary
"Real-world travel photography advice is often hard to come by. This article provides time-tested tips for editorial and commercial photographers to make their travels as comfortable and safe as possible. Many of these concepts will prove useful for amateur shooters, too. Whether you're traveling alone in the Amazon, with a crew to India, or joining your family in Paris, these tips will keep you on your feet.
As a commercial photographer in Los Angeles, my travel philosophy is simple: as much as necessary and as little as possible, so I don't feel encumbered or vulnerable to thieves. Not only will I discuss the essentials I bring to make this philosophy work, but will include perspectives from other pro photographers as well."....Read Complete Article
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