Join David Hobby for an in-depth discussion in this video Travel logistics: What to carry, what to check, part of The Traveling Photographer: The Basics.
…Okay, let's talk about actually going from Country A to Country B with your gear.…What do you pack?…What do you check?…First of all, you should be traveling light, and…we're going to be talking more about that in a few minutes specifically, but…you definitely want to check your cameras.…I mean that's just too much of a risk, and you want to use a bag that is…small enough to where it doesn't have to go in the overhead,…because the worst feeling in the world is to be getting on the plane and…they say, I'm sorry sir, the plane is full.…You're going to have to gate check that.…And you're like no, no.…Not my baby.…
I, this is, do you know how much money is in this bag?…This is, this bag's like a million dollars worth of cam.…You know, they, you just can't talk them out of it sometimes.…Because there's no room left in the plane.…If this bag is small enough to go under your seat,…they can't make you gate check it, so that means it's always going to stay with you.…So in this bag you're going to want to have your camera gear which hopefully will…
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6/4/2014You'll learn to plan effectively, choose the right gear, interact with the people you meet, take photographs efficiently, and—most importantly—create the mental space and time to actually enjoy your journey. David visits some nearby interesting destinations, proving that a great travel experience is not always about a far-flung destination. Along the way, you'll learn how to "decode" any city as a true traveling photographer.
Ready to explore more exotic locales? Check out The Traveling Photographer: Hong Kong.
- Thinking like a photographer while traveling
- Choosing gear wisely
- Balancing travel with photography
- Taking time to craft an image
- Being a chameleon
- Meeting people
- Managing photos from a trip
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Introduction3m 13s
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A roadmap for the course5m 55s
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1. Before You Pack: Big-Picture Considerations
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Why do you take pictures?6m 44s
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2. Gear and Planning
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Choosing your gear wisely11m 40s
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Research and planning strategies10m 13s
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The physiology of travel4m 31s
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Washing clothes on the road5m 55s
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Circadian rhythm5m 21s
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3. Travel Photo Taxonomy
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4. Tips for Interacting with People
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Pro tip: Be a chameleon3m 32s
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5. After You Shoot
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After you return2m 38s
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