Travel & Adventure Photography School

Sometimes you just don't want to, or can't, get out of your car to take a photograph. So how do you shoot fantastic images through the windows of your car? That's what we are talking about on today's episode of the podcast! Check out the full show notes for the episode here . You can follow along with the Travel and Adventure Photography School on Instagram @TravelAdventurePhot...

Photography can be a bit difficult to prioritize, even if it is your main gig. I've been so focused on teaching, building new websites, transferring content and prepping for the new year (along with the regular family blowouts) that I haven't really had time to hit up the mountains yet in the new year. And I know I'm not the only one that has this happen to them. When life gets busy...

Mobility and movement are key as travel and adventure photographers. When our bodies hurt or when they just don’t feel right, we just don’t shoot as well. We won’t necessarily want to get into places or be able to get into positions to take great shots. For me, one of the keys to keeping moving is mobility. Last week we talked about yoga and a few other wellness tools I use to keep moving. Well, t...

Episode 50! So stoked to reach this milestone! Thanks for being here for the ride. Today, we are talking about a few things that saved my photography business and keep me going every single day. They centre on the four physical wellness things that I use or focus on day in day out (while at home and on the road). These are things you can use anywhere in the world to keep you active and able to do...

Now that the New Year is here, this is the perfect time to create some new habits that are guaranteed to make your photography better in 2021. Today on the podcast, I'm covering four habits you can form that will make your photography better in 2021. Check out the full show notes for the episode here ! You can follow along with the Travel and Adventure Photography School on Instagram @TravelA...

Last episode for 2020! We have reached the end of what is undoubtedly the most interesting and different year of my life, and I'm sure for most people. Today on the podcast we are talking about my 10 hopes for photography in 2021. And it's shaping up to be an amazing year for photography. Thank you to everyone for an awesome 2020 on this podcast. I've had a great time getting to kno...

Happy Holidays! Today on the podcast we're talking about 10 last-minute gifts you can get the adventurer and traveller in your life. These gifts cover both photographic gear and travel gear. For the full list of items, you can check out the shownotes here . You can also follow along on our journey on Instagram @TravelAdventurePhotoSchool . You can follow along with Robert’s adventures on Inst...

Going diving under an exploding volcano, swimming with hammerhead sharks, exploring the peaks of Nepal, and living on the beaches of Bali. Sounds amazing doesn't it? Well, that's just part of the story of travel photographer Nikola Kostic and his life. Today on the podcast we are talking to Nikola about travel photography, guide books, sailing, diving, and common sense while traveling. M...

As winter starts to deepen over the Canadian Rockies, I got to thinking about winter landscape photography. I know so many photographers who hunker down over the snowy months, not wanting to go outside when it's cold or out into blizzards to create new content. And that makes me truly sad. I love the winter and the landscapes it presents. Yes, winter landscapes are not as colourful or as brig...

Styled Shoots are an integral tool for photographers to find clientele and to show off what they can do. Today we’re going to give you nine steps to help you plan your next or your first styled photo shoot. They can help you show off a new style, dive deep into a new concept, connect with venues and other vendors, and can help you embark on a new photography path. With all that said, styled shoots...

Ever wondered what it takes to get images of a wedding party skiing on the slopes? Or a sunrise elopement shoot? Then this episode is for you! This week we are talking to the incredible duo of Afton and Liam from Film and Forest Photography, all about adventure elopements and weddings in the Canadian Rockies, as well as kicking the 9-5 to get into photography full time. You'll learn the essen...

The aurora is a dream for most photographers to capture. But it can be challenging to understand where and when will be the best time to see them and, once you do, how to capture them. Today we will continue with that night sky photography from the last episode and talk about capturing the aurora. We will talk about: Where to photograph the aurora When to go What to be aware of Gear to take Settin...

Astrophotography can be one of the most intimidating, but rewarding, types of photography. It takes patience, planning and just the right gear to get great shots. On today's episode, I'll give you 9 tips to help you get started with creating amazing astrophotography. You can also follow along on our journey on Instagram @TravelAdventurePhotoSchool . You can follow along with Robert’s adv...

Finding the sweet spot on your lens can help you to create the sharpest images in any situation. But finding your lens' sweet spot can be a bit tricky to understand. This week on the Travel and Adventure Photography School Podcast we will give you a few simple ways to discover what aperture and focal lengths will give you the best pictures. For the full show notes visit https://www.robertmass...

It's that time of year again. Spooky creatures are roaming lawns, skeletons are out of the closet, and pumpkins are way overpriced. It's Halloween! And it's time to bust out your camera and get to creating some creepy, or cute, Halloween shots. But sometimes, capturing just the right Halloween moment can be difficult. It's dark, kids are moving lots, and you can't quite se...

Seasonal changes are the best time to look over your photography kit (camera gear, clothing, other equipment, and accessories) and make sure it is all in tip-top condition. I do this during each seasonal transition to check up on the state of the gear I was just using and to make sure everything is ready to go for the upcoming one. On this week's episode of the podcast, I'll take a look...

Instagram is one of the world’s most widely used and popular social media platforms. It is the one ubiquitous with photographers, given that it is a highly photo and video-centric platform. We don’t have to use it as creatives, but many of us choose to. And sometimes, our photos end up looking just terrible when they get uploaded. The colours change, details are lost, things just look weird. But,...

Today on the podcast, we talk about going hands-on with the BRAND NEW Canon R5 Mirrorless Full Frame Camera. We talk about what we like, what we didn't like and about some of the new RF glass that Canon has released. This is a great episode for anyone wondering about the new R5 and Canon's whole new RF mount lineup. Catch the whole show notes on https://www.robertmasseyphotography.ca/sho...

Today on the podcast we will cover the four most common types of photography filters and how they work. This is an integral part of improving your photography, the ability to use real-life filters and understand how they will affect each image you take. What you will learn in this episode: The four most common types of filters Neutral Density Filters Variable Neutral Density Filters Graduated Neut...

It can be a challenge to capture stunning fall images. There is so much beauty that it can almost be overwhelming, and we can end up with unfocused photos that don't truly show off the beauty that we're seeing in person. So today, I'm going to offer you my 8 tips for creating great pictures in the fall. The 8 tips we cover in the episode are: Finding a Focal Point Shooting in Wet Co...

This week we will talk about places to look for those special, unplanned photographic moments on your next road trip. The shots which may not make their way into your portfolio but will likely find their way into your heart. The ones that you will look back at and smile for years to come. We will discuss how to find these photos, where to look, and one special tip that can open the door to many am...

Going on an epic photography road trip takes more than just packing up the car and heading out the door. It takes a little planning. So, how do you go about planning an epic photography road trip? That's what we are talking about this week on the podcast! I'll cover my six steps for planning a road trip that ensures you come home having had a great time and with great shots. For the full...

Travelling is such an amazing experience. But, I don’t necessarily love the act of getting to some of these places. There are those days where we won’t see our gear much because we will be in a bus seat for 12-hours or in an airplane for 18-hours to get to where we are going. And then there is the transit to the accommodation, or another flight, or another bus ride. You get where I’m going. The ac...

Choosing which camera to purchase for travelling can be a difficult process. There are so many options, with so many different cameras available. And deciding what to look for can be difficult. This episode should help you with that! We talk about 8 different things that are really important to think about when considering your next travel camera. To find all our suggestions for the best travel ca...

Do you really need to bring that big fancy DSLR or Mirrorless camera with you on your next adventure? Or can you get away with just the phone in your pocket? That's what we are addressing in this episode, the advantages of the smartphone and those of the DSLR when compared to each other for travel photography. And, some things to ask yourself before deciding which is right for you the next ti...