Introduction

I love to travel. I truly appreciate the allure of the unknown, trying new foods, meeting new people, and seeing beautiful, authentic, and unique scenes. I even get excited just at the prospect of traveling! If you’re reading this book, there’s a very good chance that you enjoy traveling, and not only that, but you also want to make your travel photos the best they can be. To be honest, most of my traveling is just like everyone else’s—I choose where to go, pay for my tickets, and set forth on my journey. I have no assistant, I am allowed no extra baggage, and I’m mostly left to my own devices once I get to my destination (aside from a standard tour guide, perhaps). I’m a photographer who loves to travel, meet new people, and build ...

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