Vietnam & Cambodia Trip Day 5: Why People Photos Matter
In Vietnamese, these two little words can instantly transform your photos: “Xin chào” Pronounced “sin chow” it means hello, and it goes a long way when you’re taking photos of local people. English is widely spoken in Vietnam, and few foreigners even make an attempt...
Vietnam & Cambodia Trip Day 4: Tips For Getting The Best Sunrise Photos
Today’s issue is straight from our sunrise shoot at Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia. I’m not much of a morning person… so I was nervous about getting up before the sun and getting set up with my tripod at Angkor Wat. But WOW, what an amazing experience. Not only was it...
Vietnam Expedition Day 2: Capturing Motion With Your Camera
Crossing the street in Hanoi, Vietnam is a skill every person in this city must learn. To cross the street, you simply step out in traffic, and a whirlwind of cyclos (Hanoi’s version of the rickshaw, pictured right), mopeds, motorcycles, and cars strategically move...
Vietnam & Cambodia Trip: Why Travel Photography Is Great For Beginners
Whenever we host these live travel writing and photography expeditions overseas, I like to write back to our readers at home and tell them about the things we see and do. This is one of those weeks. Christina Carpenter here, writing on the last day of our Vietnam...
VIDEO: How to get started with stock photography
March is here and Portland’s cherry trees are turning light pink! We have FOUR weeks until April 1 – our first quarterly check-in on our yearly stock photography goals. Let’s make this a power month and upload as much as we can. I’ll give you a little boost for your...