How to Travel as a Photographer and Not Hate Yourself

Oct 23, 2024

Discover practical tips for photographers navigating the challenges of travel. Enjoy humorous culinary anecdotes while gearing up for a trip to Japan. Explore the latest innovations in camera gear and their impact on photography. Learn about essential equipment that every traveling photographer needs, including the versatile Tamron 28-300mm lens. Hear amusing tales from a photography team coping with lost luggage in New York City. Delve into the future of camera technology and the demand for innovation amidst personal journeys through photography.

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ADVICE

Pack Light, Prioritize Power And Storage

Pack fewer lenses and favor versatile zooms or a small set of primes to avoid overpacking and reduce weight.
Prioritize storage, PD-capable batteries, and redundant cards over extra optics for reliable travel workflow.

ANECDOTE

Luggage Lost On A Press Trip

Jordan lost checked luggage on an early press trip and had to buy essentials at expensive hotel boutiques before being reimbursed.
That experience made him avoid checking bags whenever possible for future travel.

ADVICE

Standardize On USB‑C And Compact SSDs

Consolidate cables and favor USB-C/PD gear to drastically shrink your tech pouch and charge reliably on the go.
Carry a small set of quality cables and compact SSDs for fast, rugged field backup and transfer.

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This week, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider are in Tokyo, Japan and it got them thinking: photographers who travel internationally can often struggle with not knowing exactly what to bring, which results in them bringing too much. The trio share their tips to keep that keeps their packs light but doesn't make them feel like they are disadvantaged with their gear.

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In This Episode:

00:00 - Intro
05:45 - Excuse me, what was going on with the tape and the filter on the 500mm?
08:24 - DJI announced a new Air 3S
12:04 - There isn't going to be a DJI-branded mirrorless camera.
14:22 - DJI says import issues are why the Air 3S isn't available from retailers
16:27 - Insta360 has a new action camera
19:19 - Adobe Lightroom got a nice update
24:28 - How to travel as a photographer and not hate yourself
47:37 - Never read the comments
55:26 - Tech support
1:24:17 - Feel good story of the week: Jordan does Japan his own way.