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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I often get asked what lens should I buy? Whilst you can photograph anything with any lens often this isn’t advisable or possible. For example, no one wants to get too close to a lion to take a photo. Or trying to capture a cityscape with a telephoto lens means you have to stand so […]
Europe is a fantastic continent for photographing cities. With so many iconic places in such a compact space, it’s no wonder that it has such a high number of visitors each year. The thing that makes Europe so special is that there is such a diversity in these cities that it makes them all so […]
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. […]
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, […]
A really great way to improve your photography and also to ensure that your photos from a trip don’t just stay on your hard drive is to create a photo book. Doing so will not only mean you can show off your trip (and photography skills) to your friends and family, but it will also […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
