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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.
Street photography is often one branch of photography that is for the purists. For those who are less concerned about aesthetics and more about the subject and the story that it tells. It’s about capturing unique and often fleeting moments that can be funny, powerful or even sad. It’s a genre of photography that is […]
Even if photography is your hobby, wouldn’t it be nice to earn some money from your photos? There have never been more ways to earn money from photography as there is today. But unfortunately, it’s probably also never been as tough to do it as it is now. The competition is fierce and you are […]
Most travel and landscape photographers would put a tripod on the top of their favourite list of accessories. It’s with good reason as a tripod gives you so much flexibility when it comes to taking photos. From being able to use slower shutter speeds to lower ISO, if you want to get the best quality […]
UK based photographer Jordan Banks has been photographing the world for the last 20 years. His work has seen him shoot assignments, stock photos and work with some of the biggest brands in the world. But for Jordan, it was simply the desire to earn a living whilst travelling the lured him into a career […]
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 […]
Less is more… A phrase that has been used a lot in all aspects of life. Whether it’s a painting, interior decorations or even cooking, often simplicity can have amazing results. You have probably heard of the term “minimalism”. But what is it and why should you incorporate it into your photos? What is minimalism? […]
I just searched for Eiffel Tower photos on Alamy (a well-known stock photo website). 84,812 was the number of photos that they had featuring this travel icon. That is just on one website and not including all of the other images taken by smartphones or point and shoot cameras by regular tourists. In this age […]
A simple look back through the years shows the importance of photography and the influence it has had not only on culture but also history. Would we know and understand about different cultures or the fragility of our planet without photos? Or the atrocities of wars? But as we boldly head deeper into the technological […]
What is the most valuable thing that you have as a photographer? Is it an expensive camera or the lenses that you have accumulated over the years? Or maybe it’s your laptop? Unless you have no regard for your photos, they should be the most valuable asset you have from your photography. Whilst it might […]
Chromatic aberration is an optical issue that occurs within lenses. This manifests itself in photos with colour fringing or purple fringing around the edges of objects, especially with high contrast areas. Most of the time the chromatic aberration can be removed with just a few simple clicks in Lightroom. However, in some more extreme cases, […]
One of the biggest challenges as a photographer these days is capturing unique photographs of places and landmarks that have already been photographed millions of times. Whilst there is no doubt that it is becoming increasingly difficult to capture unique photos, with a little bit of research, planning and creativity you will be able to […]
A photography album is a great way to showcase your work. Even if it’s just for friends and family, a photo album can mean that your photos are not just stuck on your hard drive for eternity. But putting together a photo album is also good practice for knowing what to shoot in the first […]
Any photographer will at some point in their photographic journey capture scenes with water in. That could be the coast, waterfalls, rainfall or even a fountain in a city. This could only be a good thing as water has the ability to really transform a scene from ordinary to extraordinary. But how can you ensure […]
Every photographer these days knows that making money from your photos can be very tough. With falling prices over the last 15 years, it has meant that photographers have had to diversify in order to make money from their photos. But whilst it is hard to make money from your photography, there has also never […]
Imagine that one perfect moment about to unfold before your very eyes. The bride and groom meet, their smiles barely contained. You raise your camera, wait for just the right composition, and click open the shutter. To the naked eye, this frame in time couldn’t look any better. Unfortunately, you didn’t bother to check any […]
A true test of sportsmanship, boxing is a fantastic event that can yield many conceptually amazing images. Boxing is an art form; just ask anyone who has trained extensively to climb in the ring. Therefore, just like photography, boxing can be a form of expression. Trying to capture one art form with another, however, it […]
How is it that the moment people are placed in front of a camera, a nervous air suddenly washes over them, making it incredibly difficult to capture a natural smiling shot. It can be quite a challenge to take great pictures of people when photo time makes them feel awkward and uncomfortable. We all know […]
Cities are incredibly attractive to photographers and tourists alike, with good reason. They are vibrant hubs of life and energy that are very visually appealing to the naked eye. However, if you are a visual creator who has ever tried to capture these moments with a camera, you know how difficult it can be to […]
One of the most breathtaking National Parks in the United States is the Badlands. For more than 11,000 years, the Lakota have called this beautiful place home and used it as their hunting grounds. Many different animals inhabit the park, such as mule deer, prairie dogs, bighorn sheep, and bison. It will be difficult not […]
Photography is an amazing and sometimes daunting art. A stunning photo leaves you in awe and wishing you could learn to take pictures like that too. However, it’s also easy to make up excuses, such as, “I don’t have a good enough camera.” This statement is not valid. Nowadays, you can create amazing photos with […]
