Discover how a travel photographer turns darkness into art—from star trails over deserts to light-painted ghost towns—with expert night photography tips.

Headed to Africa? These 10 safari photo tips cover the essentials—what gear to bring, dust-proof packing, camera settings, timing, vehicle angles, and ethical practices—so you come home with in-focus wildlife images that tell a story.

No more blurry animal-butts! This photo-rich guide reveals 9 tested wildlife photography tips—master manual mode, lock on eyes, nail shutter speed, read behavior & shoot at eye level—so your next lion, eagle, or dragonfly photo is an award-worthy image.

New to astro photography? Ready to capture the Milky Way? Start here. This beginner-friendly guide turns starry night photos into keepers with smart planning, simple settings, and creative composition.

Lights can ruin shots—and night vision. This guide explains why headlamps and “red modes” still intrude, how to use very low-power handhelds, cup/diffuse beams, switch off (or tape over) AF/timer LEDs, talk to companions, and even go light-free once your eyes adjust (about 15–45 minutes). Shoot safer, cleaner frames after dark. 

Want better travel & street shots? Use these 9 habits: wait/anticipate the moment, change height & angle, move your feet, observe light & patterns, interact with people, focus on details, react fast, and reframe from behind—real examples from China to Key West. 

Headed on an African photo safari? This guide shows when and how to photograph each of the Big Five—elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard—plus wild dog & cheetah, with practical lens/composition tips and why a great guide + multiple parks (Amboseli, Solio, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara) boost your chances.

Cold hands ruin shots. This guide shares a DIY glove system: wear mismatched gloves, trim two fingertips on your dominant-hand liner for controls, size up the outer glove, stash rechargeable warmers in pockets and oxygen packs in gloves, and keep extras—plus a trick to “pause” warmers for reuse.

Planning a photo safari? Fly with a roller/backpack, use a small shoulder bag on game drives, run a two-body setup (long + mid-telephoto), and bring spare batteries, cleaning tools, and dust protection so you’re always ready for the shot. 

Rely on these tips to take great photos from a moving train. Press your lens to the glass to kill glare (or use a silicone hood), brace yourself, and set fast shutter speeds (≈1/1000–1/2000). Move to balconies, anticipate curves, try panning from stations, compose with intent—and share the platform politely. 

Want natural, candid moments without lifting your camera? This guide explains “shooting from the hip”—how to stay ethical and respectful, dial in practical presets (AF-C, wider lenses, silent/stealth modes), use burst shooting, blend in, and practice at home so you capture the scene without changing it.

Chasing sunflowers? Start at sunrise when many blooms face east; sunset works for backlit starbursts. Choose a west-facing backdrop, bring a step ladder or truck bed for height, mix sweeping vistas with bee-friendly close-ups, experiment with depth of field, and stay on farm roads—don’t trample rows.

Get better travel photos with our 9 photography tips—learn your camera, use the rule of thirds & angles, add perspective, shoot at golden hour, craft silhouettes, and edit smartly.

Ready for a night under the stars? Learn how to choose truly dark skies, time the Milky Way, and use the right tools—SkyView + NASA app, PhotoPills/TPE, and light pollution maps. Get cold-weather layering tips and a starter list of Dark Sky Parks, Sanctuaries, Communities, and Urban Night Sky Places.