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Photographers love photography for many different reasons. Almost every photographer's interest is multifaceted. I was 77 when I wrote this, and photography has been a big factor in my life since I was 17. I was never a professional photographer, although for a few years I was a semi-professional photographer, covering high school sports for a weekly newspaper at night and on weekends. However, I started in the photographic equipment business at 23 and retired completely at 73. I work for a manu …

Photography isn't just for professional photographers; it's for everyone, right? Even the average amateur can take great pictures with the most basic digital camera. Most professional photographers agree that while photographic equipment can help you take technically good pictures, the success of a photograph depends on the person using the camera. Many beginners are addicted to digital SLRS and believe they must have a professional camera to take the perfect picture of their dreams. But they wi …

Break the expectedTravel photographers have to take pictures to tell people about cultures and peoples. Still, I often travel with my camera on my back, and most of my work is actually done abroad. The reason for going abroad is that it takes me a day or two to get into the "take in" mindset, and if I'm at home and busy with chores, I don't take the time to consciously adjust my mindset.Sense of wonderI enjoy traveling because I need to constantly feel the impact of new visual experiences. In ot …

Start with the shooting checklistAs photographers, we are interested in one or two different types of photography, such as people, landscapes or food. This is great and encouraging, and focusing on one area can help you become an expert in that area. However, as a travel photographer, you need to take pictures that reflect the characteristics and culture of a place in a comprehensive way. These pictures have to tell a complete story to the audience, which means making different kinds of pictures …

Travel is a self-awakened experience, endowed with various forms: short distance, sightseeing, hiking, sojourning, long-distance exploration, sailing, outing, pilgrimage, exploration, hunting, etc. When we travel, we discover who we are.Travel breeds more travel, and it is more contagious than most experiences. Travel stories reignite our underlying desire to explore, discover, and see. As we travel, we savor everything that surrounds our journey, including stories, mementos and photographs. Bec …