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is the founding editor of JRNY Travel Magazine as well as a professional travel photographer and writer based in the UK. His images have been used by clients such as Condé Nast, National Geographic, Lonely Planet, Rough Guides and many others. Kav is also the co-founder of That Wild Idea, a company specializing in photography workshops and tours both in the UK and around the world.
Even most amateur photographers appreciate that a great photo requires great lighting, an interesting subject and good execution. However, where some people let their photos down is in cropping them correctly. That can be either when you are taking the photo or more likely in post-production. Whether you are a purist and don’t want to […]
Cities are wonderful places for travel photography. There is so much that goes on day to day in any city that you could spend a lifetime just photographing a few cities in the world. From the beautiful to the gritty, from old to modern and from tranquillity to sheer chaos, cities have it all. This […]
Most amateur photographers at some point through their journey feel like they have reached their peak. This might lead to the frustration that they cannot take their potential in taking great photos any further. Often the barriers that are holding them back have nothing to do with skill. Instead, they are either mental or the […]
Flowers are wonderful subjects to photograph and can provide stunning, colourful images. The great thing about photographing flowers is that it is so readily accessible to anyone. Regardless of where you live there will always be flowers near you that you can photograph. The other great thing about flower photography is that you can take […]
Croatian born portrait photographer Ines Banks grew up in the beautiful surroundings of Dubrovnik. But her journey into photography was in part due to meeting her husband. She says “my husband is a photographer so I learnt from him almost without meaning to”. Having worked as a fashion designer and a model in her early […]
Indian born photographer Jassi Oberai has been a professional photographer for 10 years. But it was almost as if he “bumped into photography” by accident. But when he did, it caught hold of him and never left. He says “during one of my corporate tours, I bumped into a gentleman doing wildlife photography. I just […]
For professional photographer, Maren Klemp, creativity has always been a huge part of her life. As a teenager, she wrote poetry and short stories. But she was also searching for a way to express herself visually. She says “I have no talent for either painting or drawing, so when my father bought me my first […]
There is nothing more frustrating than getting to a destination only to find that it is spoilt by the weather. It could be in an amazing landscape scene where the flat light from overcast skies is making the scene seem uninteresting. Or it could even be that the rain is stopping you going out to […]
If you own a DSLR camera, the chances are that at some point you have come across the “meter” functions on there. Most newbie photographers tend to be a little scared to change this from the default setting that it comes in. The reason being that they may not understand what metering is and how […]
How often have you composed your shot, taken it and when you look back, you feel that there is something missing? You may even have said something like “wouldn’t have been great if someone was standing there”. Well, that’s previsualization. In other words, your brain putting together the pieces on the composition and coming up […]
There is nothing more frustrating as a travel photographer than getting to a location full of excitement and hope only to find that it ends up being a big let down. It could be the weather playing havoc with your plans. Or the construction site that is in your view. Sometimes it might be that […]
Every photographer has been there at some point in their journey. You have spotted that fleeting moment, picked up your camera and thought that you have nailed the shot. But you look back afterwards in disappointment when you see that you haven’t been able to capture it. It might be that you missed the moment. […]
One of the most common questions that I get asked from amateur travel photographers is “how can I improve my photos?”. Whilst there is never one solution that will fit everyone’s needs, there are some things that are common amongst all amateur travel photographers. Some are actual photography improvements or tips like getting closer to […]
Professional portrait photographer, Bree-Lynn Mistol was always a creative person. She recalls how she always had a little camera on her and would constantly be taking photos. She would then upload them to her computer and edit them in Picnik (and old editing software). She says “I’ve always been drawing, painting, dancing…”. But her journey […]
Photography like anything else has its own myths. Things that you supposedly should and shouldn’t do. But are they actually true? Here are 7 photography myths that you should avoid. You need better gear This is always one of the first things that amateur photographers think. It simply isn’t true. A poorly composed photo that […]
For anyone new, photography can seem like a daunting hobby to get into. There are so many things to learn. So many different scenarios to master and so many challenges along the way. But you needn’t worry because there has never been a better time for learning photography as it is today. There is so […]
There’s something magical about photographing near the coast. Striking cliffs and silky-smooth water can give you truly stunning results. The great thing about coastal photography is that it isn’t difficult, and you will often find yourself with plenty of time to be able to execute the shot that you want. To get you started here […]
One of the questions that I get asked most often is what exactly do I carry with me on a trip. Often people are surprised with how little I do take with me. I must confess that when I started out, I carried a lot more than I do now. Over the years I have […]
Jack Tompkins’ photography journey began during his childhood. His father was a professional photographer for the early part of his career and growing up there were always cameras around the house that he would play around with. But it wasn’t until his 16th birthday when he was given a very simple digital camera. He says […]
The words “tack sharp” seems to be engrained into every photographer’s psyche. After all, we are all told that images should be sharp and in focus. Whilst this is true to a point, sometimes deliberately adding some blur to your photos can actually make them more dynamic. Sometimes you simply can not avoid motion blur […]
