Photo Guides
A collection of practical photography guides featuring locations, timing, transport, and visual notes. Designed for travelers and photography lovers who want a more thoughtful way to explore places through images.
-
Phone Photography Tips: Why I Love Shooting With My Phone While Traveling
If you look through my yearly albums, you may notice that since 2023 I’ve been sharing more and more images shot on my phone. That change wasn’t accidental.…
4–6 minutes -
Travel Portrait Photography: 3 Practical Tips for Better People Photos
I’ll be honest: portrait photography isn’t the genre I’m most confident in—most of my “people” shots happen when I’m traveling with friends or family, or when I quietly…
3–5 minutes -
Find Chinese Traditions in 4 Cities: Beijing, Xi’an, Hangzhou, and Guangzhou
China’s traditions aren’t “one thing”—they look different across regions, dynasties, and everyday local life. If you want to feel Chinese history through travel (and photography), visiting multiple cities…
3–5 minutes -
Beyond Beijing, Shanghai & Hong Kong: 3 Places to Visit in China for Travel and Photography
China is a massive country—geographically and culturally—so if you’ve already done (or want to skip) the classic “big city trio” of Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, there are…
3–4 minutes -
Beijing Hutong Photography: 4 Things to Look For (and How to Shoot Them)
Beijing hutongs are the city’s historic alleyways—narrow lanes weaving through old neighborhoods, connecting courtyard homes and everyday life. For photographers, Beijing hutong photography is one of the most…
3–4 minutes