FAQs

When did you start taking photographs?

I have been taking photographs for as long as I can remember. I started with simple disposable cameras, where you have no control of the settings and cannot see your photos until they have been developed. Later, I received a point-and-shoot camera for one of my birthdays which I then used on family holidays and travels.

When I was 16, I became more interested in the art of photography and the way in which you can tell visual stories. This was when I got my first DSLR; a Canon EOS 70D. I took my camera everywhere with me and I instantly became passionate about photography and decided that I wanted to make a career by combining that passion with travel.

Which cameras & lenses would you recommend for travel photography?

It comes down to a few factors; your budget, the subjects you want to photograph and the way you want to travel. DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera and mirrorless camera systems are fantastic as there are many budget-friendly models and vast ranges of lenses, including third party lenses, such as Sigma and Tamron. With each year, new cameras, lenses and technology are released, making previous models much cheaper. You can also look into second-hand cameras and lenses from reputable photographic shops; I’d highly recommend MPB. They specialise in used camera equipment and have a huge range of brands. This can be a good option if you are getting into photography as a hobby and want a better camera or lens than your budget allows.

Personally, I use Canon Pro DSLR cameras and Canon ‘L Series’ lenses as they provide excellent image quality and fantastic weather protection. But if I had to choose one lens to have on my camera body, it would be a 24-70mm or 24-105mm zoom lens as these lenses give you a variety of focal lengths to capture most subjects and make great all-rounder lenses.

What equipment do you use?

As I carry all my equipment on my back, I try to keep it as simple and as lightweight as possible. I always carry the right equipment for the subjects that I intend to photograph, whether that is landscapes, wildlife or people. I always take the same equipment on every trip to make sure that I can capture a wide variety of images and subjects. I have listed all of my equipment below:

  • Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR camera body

  • Canon EF 16-35mm f4L IS USM zoom lens

  • Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L II USM zoom lens

  • Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM zoom lens

  • Canon Extender EF 2x III lens extender

  • Canon Speedlite 600ES-RT

  • Canon TC-80N3 timer remote controller

  • Manfrotto BeFree travel tripod

  • Aquatech EVO III water housing

  • Hoya HD UV filters (attached to all lenses for protection)

  • Hoya Pro-1 digital circular polarising filters

  • Lee Filters 100mm filter holder and neutral density filters

  • SanDisk 128GB & 64GB Extreme Pro memory cards

  • Apple MacBook Pro 13” laptop with Adobe Lightroom installed

  • LG UltraFine 4K 23.7” display (connected to my MacBook for home editing)

  • G-Drive Mobile 1TB portable hard drive

  • SanDisk ImageMate Pro USB-C card reader

  • Lowepro ProTactic 450 AW camera backpack

  • Think Tank emergency rain cover

What photographers do you admire and find inspiring?

From a young age I have been given or bought copies of National Geographic, and I think that is where my photographic passion began. Many photographers that I admire have their work published by National Geographic. These include Jimmy Chin, Paul Nicklen, Cristina Mittermeier, Steve Winter and Keith Ladzinski.

Other favourite photographers to note include Richard I’Anson, Peter Eastway, Darren Jew, Art Wolfe, Don McCullin, Krystle Wright and Stephen Dupont.