Travel & Adventure Photography School

Too often I see new photographers and artists focused on turning their art into a monetary stream. This is NOT NECESSARY! We don't HAVE to monetize everything we do (despite what society seems to be telling us). You are allowed to just do something for fun, relaxation, and because you like to make it. This episode is all about making art for the sake of making art, not to make money. For the...

What is the next significant shift in the camera industry? With mirrorless cameras quickly taking over from DSLRs, what will happen next? I think it's going to be Medium Format Sensors coming to cameras available to more people. This week's episode is looking towards the future and how we will likely be choosing between medium format and full-frame mirrorless cameras within the next deca...

How do photographers keep finding the best spots to take photos? How do they always seem to be in the right places at the right times producing amazing results? In this episode of the podcast, we are talking about 4 ways you can help yourself to find better photo locations and increase your likelihood of crafting amazing images. Check out the full show notes here: https://www.robertmasseyphotograp...

It's summer here! Which means lots of time spent on beaches and on the sand and surf with your gear. These situations can be some of the most dangerous for your camera equipment. But, those summer snaps of kids building sandcastles and running on the beach, people out canoeing, and sunsets on the water make such amazing photos that you NEED to risk the damage to get some great shots. So today...

Today we are talking all about mirrorless and DSLR cameras. What's the difference between the two and, with all the new mirrorless cameras out this year, do you need to think about switching your kit? In the episode we cover: The physical differences between DSLR and Mirrorless Autofocus FPS (shooting speed) Video Quality Lenses & Accessories Microadjustments My final verdict on who needs...

Canon has FINALLY officially announced their new cameras, the EOS R5 and the EOS R6.  We’ve seen these cameras touted and teased for months upon months now, and today we finally got the official announcement from Canon alongside the announcement of four new prosumer lenses and two tele-extenders for the R lineup.  What will you learn in today’s episode? All about the R5 and the R6 Which camera I t...

Wildlife photography can be a very rewarding experience. But it can be very challenging to get great images. Today, we are going to give you 8 tips to get better photos of wildlife. These tips include: Using Aperture Priority Mode Fast Shutter Speeds Long Lenses Capture the Scene Monopods and Tripods Autofocus Learning about your Subject Be Prepared Before you go out taking wildlife photos, always...

Today on the podcast we are talking all about landscape photography and how YOU can create those dreamy, amazing, stupendous, incredible landscape photos we (or at least I) drool at over on Instagram and in galleries all around the world. Landscape photography is an interesting monster. As adventurers, we are often in beautiful places with amazing landscapes all around us. But then how do we trans...

Today we are going to get into a topic many people have been asking me about, especially while we are out exploring. They want to know how you take better photos of people while you are outdoors. We’ve all seen those photos, beautiful shots of people set in amazing locations like standing on cliff edges or out on a dock looking at the waves. These are some of my favourite images to shoot of people...

Choosing the right photography daypack is a big decision. Wearing the wrong daypack can cause some pretty bad back problems and make for an uncomfortable day of travel and explorations. Today, we're going to give you 8 tips to think about when choosing your next daypack. Daypacks are an incredibly personal choice. What works for one person may not work for you because of your body shape. So t...

Today on the podcast we are talking about how you can get better photos inside spaces. We run into this problem a lot when travelling. You are inside an amazing cathedral or museum or castle and you want to show people how amazing the inside was. But every time you take a photo it turns out really dark or really blurry or just doesn’t look as good as you think it should. I'm going to give you...

This week on the podcast we are talking about Camera Ecosystems, and what you are really buying when you buy into one camera company. This comes as I find a lot of people focusing on the specs of one camera body over another because I feel like people are forgetting what really matters in these instances. This is why we are talking about Camera Ecosystems. Camera ecosystems are comprised of all th...

This week we are talking about a few pieces of gear I find critical to doing travel and adventure photography. We won't talk about specific cameras or lenses, but give you recommendations for you to go and look at. Because buying gear is a highly personal choice that comes down to what you are shooting, what you want to carry and your budget. Lenses A semi-wide to semi-telephoto lens like the...

Today, we are talking about a type of photography nearly everyone has tried, phone photography. Most people know this by now, you don’t necessarily need to have another camera with you as you can produce some pretty stunning results simply by using the phone you already have. In a lot of cases for those of us who are hiking or traveling, it’s awesome to have such a highly powered camera that fits...

When you are choosing which camera to purchase, you are going to hear about sensor size. It’s an important distinction between different types of cameras. There isn’t one ‘right’ and one ‘wrong’ sensor size. Every sensor has different advantages and disadvantages to it.  So, how do sensors affect the pictures you are going to take? And which sensor is the right one for you to choose?  Those are qu...

Have you ever wondered why some lenses cost way more than others? Have you ever wondered if it was worth paying that extra price for a lens that doesn't zoom at all? Have you ever just wanted to know more about how lenses work? Then this is your episode! Because this week we are talking all about lenses and how they work. At the end of this episode, you should understand the differences betwe...

Ever wondered why you get blurry photos sometimes? Why your images just aren't as crisp as they should be? Then this is the episode for you! This week we talk about how to get crisper images through:  using the right shutter speed Some techniques for hand-holding shots at low speeds stabilizing your camera with monopods and tripods properly using image stabilization in your lens and camera Th...

The exposure triangle is a fundamental part of understanding exposure and how your camera captures a scene. This is what we are talking about in the episode today in part 1 of our Fundamentals of Photography. If you've never taken your camera out of auto, this episode is for you! If you are even somewhat unsure of what shutter speed, aperture or ISO are and how they work, this episode is for...

A portfolio is a necessity for any working photographer, but it can be challenging to build one well. This week we are talking about ways to build a strong portfolio to represent your work.   This is a sneak peek into you as a photographer, your abilities, and your style. Let all that shine through! Decide on your Goals for the Portfolio You need to understand why you are building this portfolio....

In episode 10 we are talking about 10 things Robert has learned in 10 years of photography. Robert has a long history in journalism and outdoor photography. There are some great nuggets of information here that can help advance your photography. Tip 1 Be the Director Don't just let people be ‘natural’ or do ‘what feels right.' You are going to need to give subjects a little bit of direct...

Today, we are learning from three modern masters of photography. Three gentlemen who I really look up to in the photography world for the images they create and the adventures they have. Banff Alberta based photographer Paul Zizka Website Instagram Oscar award winner Jimmy Chinn Website Instagram California-based adventure photographer Chris Burkard Website Instagram We will be talking about four...

Welcome to episode 8 of the podcast! This is part 2 of our Learning from the Masters series. This week we are learning from the masters of outdoor film photography. This was a hard list to compile, to narrow it down, the photographers had to match 3 criteria.  They are no longer with us. They did most of their work in the pre-digital era. They focused on outdoor and travel pursuits. Photographers...

Welcome to a special BONUS episode of the Travel and Adventure Photography School Podcast! Going on from Monday's episode, we are going to give you 10 more ways you can improve your photography from home. Sort and Edit past Trips This is a great time to relive memories of past trips and to find gems you haven't yet edited. Re-edit old photos You’ve likely learned a lot since you first ed...

Welcome to episode 7 of the podcast!  This was supposed to be part 2 of our 3 part series on learning from the masters. But, in light of recent global events, I wanted something more hands-on than what that series was offering. Something that can provide you with things to do in and around your home because, as we know, lots of people are or will need to be at home for extended periods of time. Bu...

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Travel & Adventure Photography School podcast! Today we are talking about what we can learn from studying master painters. This is part 1 of a 3 part series happening over the next three weeks. Today, we talk about master painters, next week we are talking about the original masters of photography, and then we will talk about what we can learn from a few of the mast...