Non-Photography Items Photographers Should Have When Traveling
Posted: September 05, 2017
It's just about impossible to be prepared for every situation that may arise while traveling as a photographer. You can plan ahead by taking the gear you think is most important, however, it's also a good idea to have a few items that aren't photography related. These seven non-photography items can really help in unplanned situations you might face when you travel.
Kav Dadfar, writer for Digital Photography School, shares seven important things to bring along when traveling for photography.
It’s fair to say that as a travel photographer you can never be 100% prepared for everything. There are so many different scenarios and variables that can affect your photography and your journey that you simply can’t predict. But over time you will begin to learn techniques that will help you be able to tackle the issues you’ll encounter.
Part of this is your list of equipment. While the obvious photographic equipment might seem straightforward, there are also a number of non-photographic items that will begin to make it on your list. As you will discover over time they can also be invaluable. Here are seven of my must-have items that might also help you along the way.
#1 – Plastic Bag and a Rubber Band
It doesn’t matter how well you prepare and how many times you check the weather forecast, at some point every travel photographer will get caught in the rain. Most times you can avoid you and your camera equipment getting wet by trying to wait it out under some shelter. But sometimes you can’t or more importantly,
you still want to photograph. After all, rain can provide wonderful reflections on the surface of pavements and roads not to mention people with umbrellas that can really help tell a story.
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