We travel photographers are on our feet a lot. Exploring, finding new places, meeting people, running for planes. And things in our backpacks can help or hinder that exploration process.

This week, I'm exploring the 7 features I always look for in a travel photography backpack. Things that are mostly dealbreakers or will push one bag ahead of another.

This is episode 75 of the travel and adventure photography school podcast, a podcast about travel photography and adventure photography.

Today, we are talking to Ian Millar, one of the founders and creators behind one of the best adventure and travel photography backpack companies on the planet; Shimoda. You’ll get to hear about one of my favourite backpacks but also learn from action-adventure photography veterans about how he gets ready for shoots, how he stays ready, and about what makes photography good today. Plus so many more great nuggets that will really enhance your photography. Episode 74 of the Travel and Adventure Photography School podcast, a photo podcast about travel and exploration photography.

What 6 items do you need in your travel photography kit?

What will make the biggest difference, and are worthy of the space in your kit? That's what we are getting into on today's podcast episode!

This is episode 73 of the Travel and Adventure Photography School podcast, a photography podcast about travel photography and adventure photography.

What mindset will help you grow your photography? How can you think differently to start bringing joy back and making better images? The beginner's mindset. Getting back to the basics and thinking like someone picking up a camera for the first time, unencumbered by years of learning rules and formulas. This is episode 72 of the Travel and Adventure Photography School podcast, a photography podcast about travel photography and adventure photography.

Seven summer photography ideas to help you get creative while the sun is out and the world is hot. We cover all sorts of ideas to get you out and making amazing, creative pieces. This is episode 71 of the Travel and Adventure Photography School podcast, a photography podcast about travel photography and adventure photography.

Hiking season is upon us here in Alberta - or at least pleasant-weather hiking season is, which will mean a lot of people capturing images along the trail. So today, I will give you five of my best tips to capture the best photos of you and your buddies out hiking. Episode 70 of the Travel and Adventure Photography School podcast, a photography podcast about travel and adventure.

Check out 4 cameras you can use instead of your phone or mirrorless camera on your next creative outing.

We will discuss point and shoots, action cameras (GoPro, DJI), the DJI Pocket, and 360-degree cameras.

This is episode 69 of the Travel and Adventure Photography School podcast, a podcast about travel photography and adventure photography.

Understanding what you need for the perfect mobile content creator's toolkit can be a bit daunting. There are a ton of gear recommendations out there, but what stuff do you actually need in your kit? That's what we're getting into today, what you need to create the perfect mobile content creator's toolkit.

Mobile photography is impressive. But you need to think things through just like you would with any camera. So take the time, get it right, and you will love the results.

Because there are so many differences between shooting on a phone versus a DSLR or mirrorless, you have different things to consider. And it can be hard to remember these. That's why today, we are talking about 5 differences between shooting on a phone and a DSLR. These are five actionable tips that will help make your mobile photography better.

What types of sleeping pads are out there, and what should you look for in your next one? A great night's sleep comes from having the right sleeping pad, but which one is right for you, and what should you look for? That's what this episode of the Travel and Adventure Photography School is about.

Sometimes the best way to learn is from someone else's mistakes. Well, that's what we are doing today on the podcast!

I'm going over an adventure I had this week and using it to give you ideas on how to be better prepared the next time you are in the mountains. Plus, you get to hear about this horrible trip.

You'll learn about some necessary tips for being prepared, what not to do, and how to be more ready!

Backpacking is a gratifying experience. Backpacking with your camera gear is even more rewarding. But, it can be an arduous process. In this podcast episode, I talk about 7 things I've learned about taking your camera into the backcountry.

Exploring cities is one of my favourite things to do while travelling. And that means crafting great cityscape images. But, how do you do this? How do you craft these great cityscape images?

That's what this episode is all about! We'll give you five (or maybe 8) tips for creating the best cityscape shots that you can.

5 tips to help you explore more freely and more comfortably. These tips are aimed at helping you move fast, and light while also taking your gear and being able to explore all day. This is a photography podcast about travel and adventure photos. Listen to it now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, or wherever you stream.

Shooting great landscape images in mostly flat areas takes a different set of ideas than when you are shooting with obvious subjects.

On this episode of the podcast, I'll give you six tips for how to get the most out of shooting large, open landscapes.

This is episode 61 of the Travel and Adventure Photography School podcast, a podcast about travel photography and adventure photography.

Watching the sunrise from a mountain top is a magical experience. But there are some steps you need to take before experiencing and photographing your first one. Learn about getting prepared, things to look for, when to go, and how to shoot a mountain top sunrise. This is episode 60 of the Travel and Adventure Photography School podcast. A photography podcast about travel and adventure.

When you travel, there will be times when you need to create great images in the middle of the day, with the sun blazing down, and shadows are crisp and harsh, and the light isn't good. It's inevitable.

So what do you do?

Do you put the camera away? Do you create throw-away images? Or, do you embrace the light and use it to create cool things?

I know which one I'm choosing when I travel. Especially when I only have one chance in a location. I'm creating those images. So, how do you make the most of these mid-day situations when you still want to create cool images?

That's what you will learn on this week's episode of the podcast, where I talk about my four top tips for creating great images at mid-day.

Listen to the episode now wherever you stream your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.

In a world full of distractions and chaos, it can sometimes be difficult to get your subject to pop on their own in an image. But there are some things you can do to help your subject stand out more while doing your travel and adventure photography.

This week, I'll give you four actionable tips to help isolate your subject from a busy scene to give them more impact.

Isolation and helping your subject stand out are impactful compositional elements that can alter your photography greatly. You'll learn about backgrounds, geometry, lighting, depth of field, motion, and how they can help isolate your subject. The Travel and Adventure Photography School podcast is a photography podcast about travel photography and adventure photography.

Starbursts, those beautiful pointy bursts of light, are a fantastic compositional tool for every photographer. But, how exactly do you create them? And what pitfalls do you need to watch out for? We talk about lens characteristics to look for, what makes a difference in a starburst, and how you can make your looks better.

Photographing adventure in the Canadian Rockies takes a lot of time, patience and practice. Erin, of the Instagram account erinb_explores, joins the podcast to talk about her photography process, doing adventure photography, and tell some awesome stories of adventure. This is episode 56 of the Travel and Adventure Photography School podcast, a photography podcast about travel photography and adventure photography.