Travel Photography Tips

As much as possible, try to be inconspicious. Walking around casually with massive gear draws attention to you — something you'd want to avoid when you're abroad.

Always back up your photos. Don’t wait until your memory card is full to start transferring photos to an external hard drive or the cloud (preferably both). The only way to really keep your photos safe is to duplicate them!

Keep your equipment dry by getting a waterproof bag for your camera. Alternatively, get a weather-resistant camera.

Don't expose your camera to dramatic temperature changes. Extreme cold can affect battery life; try to keep batteries close to your body, so they stay warm.

Always seek permission to photograph people and err on the side of caution.

Avoid photographing sensitive buildings or infrastructure, such as border areas, military installations, airports, or religious buildings.

Pay attention when taking “selfies” and avoid dangerous situations. Avoid culturally inappropriate or thoughtless poses.

Be careful what you share on social media, particularly while still in that country. Be familiar with the local customs and traditions. Travellers are occasionally detained for their social media posts.