Travel Photography Advice from a Five-Year Traveler

Travel photography is one of the most exciting aspects of being a backpacker. 

The opportunity and ability to capture life as it happens anywhere I go is something I cherish. 

I have been on the move for half-a-decade, traversing nearly every continent with only a backpack of necessities. 

However, one of the things I always have with me is my camera gear. 

The compassion and motivation gained while witnessing the world through a lens is what the love for travel photography is all about. 

Below, I have outlined four rules of travel photography, which I’ve developed through my years of perpetual travel.

Travel Photography Tips: 4 Unwritten Rules

Here are the most important things to know to improve your experience traveling with a camera and the quality of your work.

1. Choose a Camera

My best advice when choosing a camera is to pick one brand and roll with it. 

The classic photog debate, Canon vs Nikon, can only be determined when you figure out your preferences. 

Each…