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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sometimes carrying a tripod with you seems to be the most arduous thing to do. Especially if for example you are planning on a sunrise shoot and then you are due to be outside all day. Having to carry a tripod all day can often mean people not taking one in the first place. But […]
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? […]
It was almost as if it was slow motion. The camera fell towards the ground where a big rock and muddy puddle awaited it. Luckily the camera missed the rock and landed in the muddy puddle instead. As I picked it up in sheer terror anticipating the worst, I discovered it still worked! With a […]
Making the decision to move into photography as a full-time career can be scary. There are so many unknowns like any new job. Add to that the fact that the whole industry has slowly been declining over the years, and it can make it even more daunting. The reality is that like any business photography […]
Photographing children can be infuriating and rewarding at the same time. Get it right and you will end up with wonderful photos that can captivate the viewer. The great thing about photographing children is that often they are at their most animated when a camera is pointing at them. How many times have you tried […]
The best camera is the one that you have with you… A phrase that has probably never been truer than in this era. Smartphones have changed the rules of photography and whether photographers like it or not, they are here to stay. Long gone are the days when to be a photographer you had to […]
It’s a phrase that most photographers hear more and more from prospective clients. “We want a lifestyle look and feel”. Even if your client is a big brand, this form of photography seems to be very much on trend at the moment. But what is lifestyle photography and how can you capture those great lifestyle […]
You have probably already seen those amazing over the top shots of food. Where the different dishes fill the frame and there is seems to be an explosion of colour. Well, you too can capture photos like that as it’s a pretty easy process. But one that does require a little bit of preparation, some […]
Long exposure photography is a wonderful area of photography to try out. If you have never done it, you will quickly learn how to do it and will probably love it. The great thing about long exposure photography is that you can take your time both in composing a shot and capturing it. Often for […]
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 […]
Fireworks can look fantastic in photos. Find the right location and execute the shot well and you’ll be sure to end up with a stunning image. But capturing good photos of fireworks is not easy. There is low light to deal with as well as lots of people who might make moving around difficult. On […]
One of the most useful compositional aids for photographers is the technique of using leading lines. As it implies, the term simply means lines (either man-made or natural) that lead the viewer’s eyes around the image. This can be to a point of interest or through the image on a journey. Leading lines will often […]
Most people’s first reaction to my job as a travel photographer is “wow, you’re so lucky”. There’s no doubt that making money from photographing some of the most beautiful places in the world is the stuff of dreams. But despite the appeal of life as a travel photographer, the reality is a little less glamorous. […]
