Photographing Canyon de Chelly
I had the chance to get to one of the places on my list of new photo spots here in Arizona that I wanted to try out. I have a batch of photography locatio... Read More...
Brendan van Son
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 Review
One of the most exciting things about the mirrorless R line from Canon is the new set of lenses that has come along with it. It seems like each of these n... Read More...
The Best Photo Locations on the Annapurna Circuit
Aside from the challenges of altitude, I had no idea what to expect from the Annapurna Circuit. I definitely didn’t know what there’d be from a photography stan... Read More...
Wildlife Photography Composition Tips from Ecuador
We're in Ecuador, and this country is wildlife photography paradise. Actually, it's photography paradise in general. It might be the most underrated... Read More...
Photography at Hogmanay
I have to be honest with you, I was a little bit apprehensive about the idea of going to photograph Hogmanay back in 2019 in Scotland for Visit Britain. I... Read More...
Photos from Western Mongolia
Our trip out west in Mongolia was challenging. We ran into quite a bit of car trouble, there was basically no pavement at all, and the weather changed on us pre... Read More...
Using a 15-Stop ND Filter for Extra Long Exposure Photos During the Day
If you know my photography, especially my landscape work, you know that I'm a huge user of filters. It's just something that's become the most essential part of... Read More...
How To Stay Safe with Camera Gear While Travelling
Apart from camera gear questions, the thing I get asked the most about is how I manage to keep safe while travelling the world with camera gear. The truth is th... Read More...
The Annapurna Circuit: Packing List for Photographers
This is the official start of my Nepal photography blog content. And, before I get into the packing list, I should answer a question that everyone has been aski... Read More...
Gifts for Photographers
Camera gear is expensive, right? So, it seems like photographers are hard to buy for. Truth is, though, that most photographers already have the “expensive” par... Read More...
Best Photography Locations in Arizona
Arizona is such a brilliant state to be a photographer. There are just endless locations to take pictures and work on your photography. Especially i... Read More...
Why we Cancelled our Bolivia Photography Tour
In the decade I’ve been running travel photography workshops around the world, I’ve never had to cancel a trip; until now. And, honestly, I had to fight m... Read More...
MASSIVE Life Update
I don’t have any right to complain about life. I have it good. I’ve had it good my whole life. Sure, I’ve had financial struggles, and I’ve had heartbreak. But,... Read More...
A Weekend of Photography in Prague
I know I’m slow on the blog posts, but it’s been an intense month. I’ll write a blog post all about it soon. But, in short, it’s been a roller coaster.&nb... Read More...
Brendan van Son
Author: I am a travel writer and photographer from Alberta, Canada. Over my years as a travel photographer, I have visited 6 of the 7 continents and more countries than I have any desire to count. If you want to improve your skills, be sure to check out my travel photography channel on Youtube . Also, check out my profile on Google+. to learn a little bit more about me and my work.