If you are a professional travel photographer, chances are that you won’t get to choose the location for your next assignment But if you are just starting out, creating your own assignments is a great way of building your portfolio and gaining some valuable experience

If you’ve been taking photos for a while now and are thinking of turning professional, trying to turn your hobby into a part time business, or just want to make a little extra cash to pay for the new lens you’ve been drooling over, there are many options for sales outlets This article takes a look at just some of the possibilities

There is a mind numbing amount of considerations when packing for your photography trip Such as which lenses you will need, how you are going to store your photos and how you are going to carry it all around

Whether you are on a professional assignment or just planning to take some photos on your annual holiday, by putting some effort into planning your trip properly you will be able to maximize your time and produce better results It all comes down to research and knowing what to expect once you get there

Ever wonder why some photos have a yellow or blue color cast Why did this happen

It seems a simple concept: make sure the thing you’re taking a photo of is sharp But there is much more to the simple act of focusing on your subject

As a travel photographer, one of the most interesting and rewarding subjects to capture is the many different cultures and people the world has to offer Photographing people also brings its share of challenges

For centuries the heart and soul of Marrakech, where people come to meet, eat, shop and be entertained, Djemma el-Fna today remains the city’s lifeblood A place where you can be enthralled by snake charmers and acrobats, have your hands tattooed in henna, bargain over the price of dates and spices and when it all becomes too much, retire to one of the rooftop cafes to take in the spectacle with a glass of mint tea

Shooting in low light can produce some stunning results Colors are richer in the early and late hours of the day, and subjects such as buildings that are dull and uninteresting during daytime take on an entirely new persona lit up at night

It is one of the most essential elements to taking pictures It can either make or break a photo