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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.
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, […]
Travel photography is a wonderful profession or hobby to be involved in. Being able to travel the world and take photos in exotic places can seem like the perfect job. But as any travel photographer will tell you, taking photos on your travels as a job is completely different from taking photos whilst on vacation. […]
Any professional photographer will tell you that one of the most important accessories they carry are their filters. A quick search online will bring up hundreds of results of different filters. With varying price ranges, they can be cheap for an entire set, or expensive for an individual filter. It can all seem overwhelming with […]
One of my favourite advances in photography equipment has been the introduction of Geotagging on photos. As a stock photographer adding location information is vital to my work. Before I purchased my Canon 5D Mark IV, I would have to take notes on the location that photos were taken when I was away. This is […]
Waterfronts are one of the best places to capture photos from. Not only are you benefiting from a clear view of whatever it is you are photographing but you also often get reflections on the water. This can add an element to the photo which gives a pleasing result. The good news is that photographing […]
Sports photography is one of the most difficult genres of photography to master. The biggest challenge when it comes to sports photography is being able to capture photos which are sharp but also being able to isolate a key moment in the game. To help you on your way here are 9 tips on photographing […]
Photographing any sort of performance indoors can be incredibly challenging. Not only will you usually be confined to the main grandstand and often to your seat, but you also have to navigate the other spectators as well as low light conditions. Here are some tips to help you when photographing indoor performances. Get the best […]
The world of photography has certainly moved on from the days of black-and-white film photographers. But there is still a great deal that can be learned from capturing photos in black-and-white. Monochrome photos are incredibly difficult to master. Without the addition of colour, it makes your subject even more vital to the composition. But if […]
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 […]
For anyone wanting to get into photography the sheer volume of choices of products and accessories seems to be endless. One of those choices is whether to buy a digital zoom camera or an optical zoom one. Whilst they might sound the same, these two types of zoom features offer vastly different results that can […]
There’s no doubt that capturing animals in the wild in their natural habitats is one of those bucket list photography scenarios. For example lions in the Serengeti, tigers in the jungles of India and polar bears in Yukon can provide stunning photographs. But to capture great animal photos takes practice and often lot’s of patience. […]
Being able to take a compelling image doesn’t really have anything to do with your camera or your accessories. It’s about you as an individual and how you see the world around you. Often the more you practice something the better you will become at it. So naturally the more you train yourself to be […]
They are some of the most famous names in photography. Over the years their images have captivated and inspired us photographers. But they also had a way with words. These famous quotes by some of the most influential figures in photography can teach us so much. So here are 10 famous photography quotes to help […]
A new year always brings new resolutions. So why not make some photography resolutions instead this year? Often these only last a few weeks or months but if you can keep to it you may just see a huge improvement in your photos. Photography is like any other hobby. The more you practice the better […]
Capturing great photos can be the easiest yet most complicated thing to master. But every photo will have certain elements that combine that make it great. It’s these combinations that are the anatomy of a great photo. So, if you have ever been disappointed with your photos here are 6 easy to remember checks to […]
Becoming a professional travel photographer is for many a dream job. After all who wouldn’t want to be paid to travel the world to take photos for a living. How hard can it be? The reality of being a professional travel photographer is very different. Whilst there are lots of positives there are also a […]
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 […]
Professional photographer Anna Serrano tries to find the light in every photo. She says that “light has been boosting her upstream and against the winds”. Half Catalan and half Italian, she used to live in Walnut Creek, California and subsequently in Istanbul. So it was natural that her journey started by taking photos in San […]
One of the most common questions that I get asked by amateur photographers is what lens or lenses they should take away with them on their trips. Whilst we all can be guilty of overpacking our camera gear, the reality is that most of the time you only need a few basic equipment to be […]
Landscape photography is one of the best and most rewarding genres of photography to be involved in. Yes, it can be frustrating waiting around for hours for the right light, but when you do capture a stunning shot it makes all the waiting worth it. The other great thing about landscape photography is that you […]
