Tourist Travel Photography
I've seen lots of books and blog posts and the what not about how to do travel photography: where to go, when to go, and what equipment to bring. I've also seen all the information on how to make a proud mom/dad a better photographer by capturing family occasions and trips. All this is great information, but what about those of us amateurs who travel not just to photograph and those of us who travel with nonphotographers? Or what about when we are on a business trip and have limited time, equipment, and choices? So, this is a call and an announcement! If you know of the type of information I am looking for, let me know; I'll also try to share my experiences and tips as I get them while I do my style of photography and travel.
I know the first tip that I've read is to give your family cameras. This is a great option if your family is willing to accept it, and then get into photography. But, I think that my business travel photography may pose a bigger challenge than tourist travel photography.
Also, don't get me wrong because I love reading the blogs and books of travel photographers such as David duChemin, Trey Ratcliff, and Matt Brandon to name a few. But these guys are professional photographers and are traveling purely for photography. Just once I would like to see them taking pictures of something like the Lincoln Memorial, and then they explain to their spouses that they want to see something else and they're going to wait here until dusk. I know these guys tell as about all the bad situations, but they also are so much more prepared for these situations. When I go to Paris for work, I don't have room for an additional case for cameras, lenses, and flashes. And, even when I'm traveling as a tourist, Sherri will only carry so much equipment for me.