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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.
Mountains are wonderful subjects to photograph. They can provide an unmistakable point of interest in any landscape or cityscape shot. The opportunities are endless, but only if you take the time to plan and execute your shot. So here is a short guide with tips and advice on how to ensure your mountain photos come […]
There are some people who prefer not to make any dramatic changes to their images and that is fine. On the other hand, some people look at their photos in the same way as an artist paints a piece of art. So, manipulating a photo is something they will want to do. Whatever your personal […]
The blue hour is a wonderful time for photography, especially in cities. This is a time when the twinkling lights of a city can bring a photo alive. The great thing about blue hour photography is that it is relatively easy to do. As long as you have a tripod you won’t need much else. […]
Every photographer would love to get more work. While there are lots of opportunities out there for potential work, there has also never been a more difficult time to be a photographer. The competition is fierce with many photographers undercutting each other. Even if you are not a professional photographer, wouldn’t it be great to […]
One of the biggest elements of any travel photographer’s workflow includes research and planning prior to going away on a shoot. A common question I get asked is how I go about finding spots to shoot from. Thankfully these days there are lots of ways in which you can research and plan your shoot so […]
Local parks are great places for anyone who wants to practice their photography. The reason being that there are so many different photo opportunities available without the need to travel too far away from your home. So here are 8 reasons why your local park is a great place to visit to improve your photography. […]
Any outdoor photographer will tell you that a successful photo will often require more than just turning up to a location that you have researched, setting up a camera and taking some photos. If you really want to capture great travel photos – whether that is to sell or to hang on a wall, then […]
The world is full of amazing places to photograph. Some of these are natural landscapes or amazing cultural festivals. But arguably the most iconic are the famous monuments that we have all seen thousands of photos of. But does that mean they shouldn’t be photographed? These are rightly some of the most popular photo spots […]
A brand new camera can be an exciting purchase. If it’s an upgrade it will mean better quality images and more advanced settings. But buying a new camera also might mean getting used to new dials and controls as well as the camera itself. Cameras are not all the same and some perform better than […]
Street photography is one of the most popular genres of photography. It is one of the easier branches of photography to practice and it’s accessible for most people. But good street photography isn’t straightforward and often people struggle to capture street photos really well. So to help you, here are 6 street photography tips to […]
If I were writing this article a few years ago, there wouldn’t really be any competition between high-end DSLR cameras and mirrorless cameras. DSLR cameras were so far ahead that buying a mirrorless would mean compromising on several factors including image size and quality. There was also the issue around the optical viewfinder versus a […]
Food is a great subject to practice photographing at home. While you may not get the same results as when shooting in a studio with proper lighting, a stylist and fancy props, you can still take great photos of food at home. It is also good practice for when you are travelling as you will […]
Every photographer has hit a creative wall at some point in their photography journey. You may just feel disillusioned in general because work isn’t coming through. Or even if you are not a pro, it could just be that you are struggling to capture unique photos when you are on location. Your tested and trusted […]
One of the most common questions that I get asked by newbie photographers is if I can give them any landscape photography tips? Landscape photography is a popular genre of photography and one that most people will dabble in at some point. But being able to capture a great landscape shot isn’t straightforward or always […]
Editing your images effectively is one of the most critical parts of the whole photography process. The reality is that every single image will benefit from some level of editing even if it’s as simple as just cropping or straightening it. Whether you decide to edit your photos or not will come down to personal […]
Taking a great travel photo might seem straightforward. You turn up to a location take a few shots and that’s that. If only… Great travel photography is a bit more complicated and time-consuming than that. Often newbie travel photographers are astonished at some of the reasons why their photos might not be turning out the […]
Photographing people is one of the most vital types of travel photos to cover off on any given trip. Often these are the types of photos that can really bring a destination to life and offer a unique view of the world. But there are different types of “people photos”. In this short guide, we […]
A tripod is arguably the single most important accessory that a photographer has. Without a tripod, some photos will not be possible at all because a tripod isn’t just to take photos when it’s dark. Basically, any time that you want to capture something using a slow exposure you need a tripod. You won’t have […]
Every photographer over time will build up a huge collection of photos. These can mount up into thousands of images on your hard drive. Without an adequate and efficient filing process, you may find that you cannot find images that you need to. Why is this important? The obvious reason is if you receive a […]
For most landscape photographers, the holy grail is capturing amazing images of sunrise or sunsets. These are often the “wow” factor shots that will look great anywhere. From magazine spreads to prints on a wall. But capturing great sunrise or sunset shots isn’t easy or straightforward. But fear not as there are various ways in […]
