The Travel Photo Essay

Introduction

 

 

 

 

How does one transcend the “I was here” imagery that is often associated with travel photography? From the dozens of workshops I’ve taught, the hundreds of photo assignments I’ve completed, and talking with many of the great globetrotting lensmen and women in the field cited in the following pages, I have developed a methodology that, when applied, should yield impressive and at times spectacular results.

Both photographers seeking to have their work published and those who want to document their adventures for friends, family, and themselves can use the ideas and techniques discussed in this book. The goal is the same: to tell an interesting story through a series of dynamic photographs. If a single image is worth a ...