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Experience – Night shift in Venice
Night shift in Venice VENICE, ITALY Offered by: Filippo Leonardi (local press photographer, Magnum Education alum and curator of Bambini del Mondo) $600 for entire experience up to 3 people approx. 4 hours Night photography Experience summary Want to see an authentic and historic view of Venice? Then you've got to see it at night… -
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5 tips to help you plan your next travel photography adventure
If you are like me and are into travel and photography, you would probably agree that planning a trip is an exercise in itself. While some may not enjoy it, I certainly do, as it always reminds me of what I can look forward to. A well planned trip also maximizes your opportunities to come…
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Location – New York City
Cover Image © Phil Penman Photo tours and experiences in New York City NEW YORK, USA Street photography in Queens in arguably one of the best Chinatowns By Jorge Garcia $350 per person for 6 hours (up to 3 people) Expand your horizons in one of the most diverse neighborhoods with the founder of a leading… -
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Portraits of Dah Haanu: Photographing the last Aryans of Ladakh
Ladakh, the land of high passes and once a principal entrepôt on the Silk Route, lures many wanderlusts. Mountain kingdom palaces, spectacular high-altitude deserts, magnificent monasteries and their sacred monks, Bactrian camels and jaw-dropping landscapes are truly one-of-a-kind here and attract many a traveler and photographer. And then there are its people. Between Leh and Kargil,…
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7 tips for travel and photography in Varanasi
“Benares is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together.” – Mark Twain Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world dating back to 1800BC. I have been meaning to visit this city for years now and when I finally got the chance to spend a few…
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An off the beaten path photo experience in Varanasi
Varanasi is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world going back almost 5000 years by some accounts. It is also one of the holiest cities in India and one of the major stops on the India tourist trail. While it is one of the most fascinating places on this planet, it can also…
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Magical San Miguel de Allende
Every year Travel and Leisure magazine asks its readers to rate the best cities in the world. This year (2017), the city that came up tops was San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Having recently visited San Miguel, I can easily see why and it comes as no surprise to me. Oh and by the way,…
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Five reasons to visit the amazing murals of George Town, Penang
Penang, historically known as the Pearl of the Orient, had started trading with China sometime in the 15th century, well before the European powers arrived on the scene. To counter the Dutch influence in the East Indies, the British East India Company’s Captain Francis Light landed on Penang Island in 1786. He established George Town,…
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Turtuk: A land of the Balti, apricots and breathtaking landscapes
The winter of 1971 marks an extraordinary chapter in the subcontinent’s history. Bangladesh’s liberation from Pakistan was executed with clinical precision under the oversight of Field Marshal Sam Maneckshaw (a Zoroastrian), General Jagjit Singh Aurora (a Sikh) and, Chief of the Eastern Command, Jacob-Farj-Rafael-Jacob (a Jew). All under the political astuteness of Prime Minister Indira…
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Three insights from three Texas small-town rodeos.
The American cowboy has been the protagonist in numerous novels, movies, songs, and a staunch icon of rugged individualism. They rode north from Texas towards Montana, blazing a trail that defined the Wild West. Although “vaqueros” (ranch cattle herders) had been around in Mexico for quite some time, Americans started occupying ranches once owned by…
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7 reasons to include Kolkata in your photography bucket list
Photography in Kolkata is an enigma for many in America and the West. First-time visitors to India typically choose Delhi and the Golden Triangle, to admire fine Mughal and Rajput monuments. Business folks and urban revelers congregate in Mumbai and Bangalore, whilst adventure lovers and hipsters soak up the sun (and certain yummies) in Goa,…
