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Hit the road!

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to better travel photography.

By Mason Resnick - March 8, 2009


We want to enable you to bring along the right gear and knowledge that will give you the technical knowledge and creative thinking needed to produce images that you will be proud of, and you and your family can enjoy long after your vacation has become a distant memory.

 

That's why we're thrilled to bring you composition and picture-taking tips by world-class photography writers and teachers Rick Sammon, Joe Farace, Derek Doeffinger, and Jeff Wignall, as well as comprehensive buying guides, camera reviews and guided tours to help you make informed buying decisions so you buy the right gear for your needs.

 

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Super Bowl Photographers Damian Strohmeyer and Peter Read Miller

We interview two top SI sports shooters

ArticleOutdoor and Travel Techniques and How-Tos - by Jena Ardell, 9 days ago

We caught up with Sports Illustrated photographers Damian Strohmeyer and Peter Read Miller to find out what it's like to cover the Super Bowl—and about the friendly competition to get the coveted cover shot.

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TAGS: photography,  photojournalism,  photographer,  sports,  sports photography,  photographs,  outdoors,  outdoor photography,  Sports Illustrated,  interview,  super bowl 

Destination Holland: Focus on Flowers

If you enjoy photographing flowers, 2012 is the best year to visit Holland.

ArticleOutdoor and Travel Techniques and How-Tos - by Allen Rokach with Anne Millman, 23 days ago

Yes, it's the middle of winter, so why talk about flowers? The Floriade, a gigantic floral exposition which happens every 10 years, will take place this spring in Holland. It's time to make travel plans!

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TAGS: nikon,  DSLR,  landscapes,  travel photography,  tripod,  macro,  flowers,  macro photography,  scenics,  flower 

Bird Man: A portfolio of John Isaac's close encounters of the avian kind

Celebrate National Bird Day with this expert wildlife photographer's pristine images of his feathered friends.

ArticleOutdoor and Travel Techniques and How-Tos - by Russell Hart, January 5, 2012

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To celebrate National Bird Day (January 5), we asked world-renowned travel and wildlife photographer John Isaac to share some of his best bird photos!

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TAGS: Olympus,  birds,  Olympus E-5,  Focus on Bird Photography,  John Isaac 

Backyard Bird Photography Gear Guide

Good stuff, and good how-to advice, for bird photographers

ArticleBuying Guides Gear Guides & Reviews - by Russell Hart, January 5, 2012

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These accessories can help you capture your feathered friends—photographically, of course—whether you’re far afield or in your own backyard.

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TAGS: accessories,  monopod,  birds,  Focus on Bird Photography 

Scott Bourne Interview—AdoramaTV

reDefine with Tamara Lackey

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Tamara Lackey, January 3, 2012

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In this episode of reDefine Tamara Lackey joined photographer, and controversial media personality, Scott Bourne, in his Las Vegas studio.

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TAGS: photo business,  Tamara Lackey,  Scott Bourne,  Focus on Bird Photography 

The Best Rugged Compact Cameras Right Now!

Waterproof, Dust-Proof, and more! UPDATED FOR HOLIDAYS 2011

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, November 15, 2011

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Are you the adventurous type? Like to be one with the mud? Want to get great underwater snorkle shots? Don't mind getting wet, gritty, dusty,  and dirty? These cameras are designed for you.

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TAGS: digital camera,  summer,  weather,  weather-resistant,  compact digital camera,  underwater,  waterproof,  rugged,  dustproof 

Wildlife Service: Beyond Long Lenses

How to choose all the gear you need to bag great shots of animals in the wild--and why DSLRs make a difference

ArticleOutdoor and Travel Techniques and How-Tos - by Bob Atkins, November 10, 2011

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The stock in trade of the wildlife photographer is the telephoto lens. Most animals are small and get spooked when humans are near.

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TAGS: adorama,  telephoto,  outdoor photography,  wildlife,  tele-converter,  Focus on Bird Photography 

Taking Pictures Through Glass

Reflections on a compositional element

ArticleComposition and Exposure Techniques and How-Tos - by Allen Rokach with Anne Millman, August 29, 2011

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Glass is both a joy and a nuisance to photograph. It has three wonderful properties that captivate the imagination and have the potential to transform the mundane into the magical. These same properties, however, can also be frustrating aspects of the material.

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TAGS: filter,  reflections,  polarizer,  polarizing,  windows,  window light 

Interview: Chris Kridler, Storm Chaser/Photographer

How she catches amazing extreme weather images

ArticleOutdoor and Travel Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, August 22, 2011

Chris Kridler has been chasing and photographing storms for over 12 years. What draws her to extreme weather photography, and what tips does she have for those who'd like to give it a try? She generously shares her tips here.

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TAGS: outdoors,  outdoor photography,  water,  weather,  weather-resistant,  nature,  waterproof 

Let’s Go Chasing

Want to photograph extreme weather? This will get you started!

ArticleOutdoor and Travel Techniques and How-Tos - by Sean R. Heavey, August 17, 2011

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The wind is raging, it's gotten dark, clouds swirl overhead, and an eerie silence sets in. A storm is brewing. Let's go storm chasing.

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TAGS: summer,  weather,  waterproof,  rugged 

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