I typically wait 2 to 3 years before upgrading my cell phone, with my main motivation being meaningful camera updates. The last standalone camera I bought was back in 2014 (a gently used Ricoh GR which is still going strong), and I haven't felt the need to buy another because most of the pictures I … Continue reading Why I’m skipping the iPhone 12 this year
Tag: travel photography
How to take a good vacation photo of other people
One of the first things that I do whenever I go on a group tour is locate a competent photographer. I previously wrote some tips on how to do this, and the trend held during my recent time in Egypt. It's important to find out who these people are early on, because this can make … Continue reading How to take a good vacation photo of other people
IPPAwards iPhone photography
Around this time of year each year I love browsing through the photographs at ippawards.com and marveling at the artwork produced by people using only their iPhones. Nothing better illustrates the concept of "it's the photographer, not the camera." Makes you think twice about buying a $3000 fancy camera for that upcoming vacation. If you've … Continue reading IPPAwards iPhone photography
My favorite travel camera: the Ricoh GR
I previously wrote about camera recommendations for most normal, non-photographer types who simply want to make some good vacation pictures that are a step above the quality you can get with a typical modern day cell phone. If you're interested in something a little better that falls squarely into the professional image quality level, then … Continue reading My favorite travel camera: the Ricoh GR
Photo essay: Crater Lake & the Oregon Coast
Here are some pictures from a recent week long vacation to Crater Lake National Park and the middle/upper Oregon coast. Absolutely beautiful area and one of my favorite places in the world. *A special thanks to Aaron and Brendon of Photog Adventures for your advice on getting a super early start to the day to … Continue reading Photo essay: Crater Lake & the Oregon Coast
How to take video
This topic addresses a huge pet peeve of mine. Video is the new photo. Nearly everyone has a very competent video cam on their smartphones, and people are using these versatile devices more than ever to take tons of videos on their travels. So here are a couple of shooting tips for all the … Continue reading How to take video
The best travel camera
I’m frequently asked both during and after my travels about my opinions on which camera is best for vacation photos. I’m a self proclaimed camera nerd and love taking pictures, so this is a subject I enjoy talking about. The answer, like most things, is that it depends. The following advice is specifically for normal … Continue reading The best travel camera
Lite Adventurer 