From the course: The Traveling Photographer: New York

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Bonus movie: Why we travel

Bonus movie: Why we travel

- All throughout this series, we've tried to stress the fact that we're travelers, first and foremost, and photographers second. Our cameras are there to record and preserve our experiences. But travel is costly, both in terms of time and money. Fun fact: For what it cost me to travel just to Paris for a week this year, I could have easily bought a really nice bag full of cameras and lenses. So that begs the question: When you invest in travel, what do you get in return? Immediately, you'll notice how things are different in other places. But just as important, you'll learn to notice the things and experiences that are universal. There's a common experience shared by people around the world that we sometimes conveniently forget when we fear or demonize people because they happen to be from a different place than us. When you travel, your previously restricted view of the world will be challenged. If you let yourself, you'll be flooded with new ideas that you can apply to yourself and…

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