TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY (and why we shoot what we shoot). Much has been written about both the fetishization of the local people that travel photography often captures and on the voyeuristic aspects of tourism generally—slum tours in developing countries (or “poverty photography”) being a prime example. I admit that I struggle with these criticisms whenever I travel. Am I obligated to depict some reality, tell a story, or just present something pleasing or interesting to the viewer?
When Michael Chinnici asked me to consider being a regular contributor to his new “Think Orange” blog I felt very honored… And though I consider myself an accomplished photographer, I know there was more to his motivation in inviting me, and probably all the other contributors to this endeavor… Having known Michael now for a couple of years I believe I get his intent, though perhaps not completely articulated. Intertwining SPIRITS???
HAVE CAMERA, WILL TRAVEL By Michael Mortimer A consistent challenge to photographers is how to pack when traveling, especially internationally. Global travelers will often face some exciting but daunting combination of planes, trains, and automobiles. I travel abroad perhaps ten times per year, and it is the rare trip that is a holiday or purely…
Technological advances in the production of today’s cell phone are increasingly fast. We can see this incredible progress in the quality of video recording as well as image quality.
If you compare the quality of some compact P & S cameras and cell phones…
USING A MOBILE PHONE WHILE TRAVELING INTERNATIONALLY By Aimee Nowadays everyone has a smart phone, it seems, and we’re always connected. The thought of traveling internationally and being disconnected from the world is off-putting. But there really is a way to stay connected to family and friends – even talk to them – as well…
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