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.
| Camera | Canon R5 Mark II |
| Wide-angle lens | Canon 15-35mm f/2.8 |
| Walk-around lens | Canon 24-105mm f/4 |
I had fun trying out a trendy “toy camera” on a recent trip to London.
Its tiny size and retro design are charming - but does it take good photos?
St. Dunstan-in-the-East is a picturesque oasis in the City of London.
The historic church that once stood here was mostly destroyed during the Blitz of the Second World War, and today it is a lush, photogenic public garden among the ruins.
A walk along the River Thames is a great way to see and photograph many of London’s iconic attractions.
During the day the narrow streets of the French Riviera cliffside town of Eze are crowded with visitors. At night the Eze visitors have all left and the streets are mostly deserted.
I used a Canon R5 and some very long exposures to capture the empty streets.
We recently visited Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, and numerous smaller towns in Spain. All photos were taken with a Canon R5, Canon 15-35 f2.8 lens and a Canon 24-105 f4 lens.
Los Angeles and the surrounding area are a photographer’s dream. Take a look at some photos from LA, Malibu, Santa Monica, Palm Springs, and Joshua Tree National Park.
Great tips to improve your travel photos. Add foreground elements, use leading lines, photograph at golden hour and many more tips.
Dusk is a perfect time to visit the National Mall. If you visit during the summer the cooler temperature will be a welcome relief plus the light is fantastic for photos.
Our favorite free spots to shoot the NYC skyline, from Jersey City and Hoboken to Weehawken and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Transit tips, best time of day, and how to catch Manhattanhenge.
I've photographed a lot of places over the years, and Scotland is hard to beat.
These are our favorite spots, plus tips you can use on any camera.