by Efrain Padro | Dec 12, 2017
I’ve been a full-time travel photographer for years, and throughout my career, I’ve heard this mantra from countless other photogs: Carry a camera at all times. Their rationale is that the “shot of a lifetime” might occur at any moment. You don’t want to miss it,... by Efrain Padro | Nov 26, 2017
When you think of selling your travel photos, you probably don’t imagine close-up shots of a creepy caterpillar, a dog sniffing a turtle, or a butterfly on a flower. But most of us have photos like these in our portfolios — and you likely CAN sell them. Even if... by Efrain Padro | Nov 23, 2017
PHOTOGRAPHING MOVING WATER USING DIFFERENT SHUTTER SPEEDS By Efraín M. Padró in Santa Fe, New Mexico One of the photo subjects I enjoy most is moving water. I love the ability to control what the water looks like by simply changing my camera’s shutter speed. A fast... 
by Efrain Padro | Nov 1, 2017
There’s a sign at the beginning of a trail in Rocky Mountain National Park that reads: “The Mountains Don’t Care.” In other words, even if you love nature and its beauty, nature couldn’t care less about you—so be prepared for anything. The same applies to travel... 
by Efrain Padro | Oct 31, 2017
Over the past 14 years, I’ve worked on a number of assignments, ranging from a simple image of a cup of hot cocoa… to a magazine cover shot involving models, lights, and assistants… to a six-week assignment for a Frommer’s travel guide about Puerto Rico. During the...