Travel photography tips and photos from a working pro

I've been a professional photographer for over 30 years. Along the way, I have been nominated for two New York Emmy Awards and was part of the team awarded the Pulitzer Prize. These days, Debbie and I travel together, and I bring my camera everywhere we go.

This page is where I share those photos and the simple things I've learned about taking better ones. You'll find location guides like the best spots to shoot the NYC skyline, photo walks through London, and posts on cities we've loved from Barcelona to Los Angeles.

I try to keep the advice practical. Most of the tips here work on any camera, even the phone in your pocket. Look for good light, find an interesting foreground, and get to the famous spots early. Little things like that make a big difference.

Scroll down to browse the posts. I hope a few of these give you ideas for your own trips.

John's Travel Camera Kit
Camera Canon R5 Mark II
Wide-angle lens Canon 15-35mm f/2.8
Walk-around lens Canon 24-105mm f/4
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