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Photographing Eagle Hunters in Mongolia

Brendan van SonAugust 26, 2019

After not visiting the west of the country on my first trip to Mongolia some 5 years ago, heading to the Altai regions was top of my list for the return this ye... Read More...

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Photography in The Lofoten Islands During the Midnight Sun

Brendan van SonJuly 12, 2019

Ever since I spent July in northern Norway a couple years ago, I've become obsessed with midnight sun photography. It's just such a fascinating thing. I m... Read More...

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A Complete Guide to a Road Trip in Turkey

Brendan van SonJune 30, 2019

I was a bit apprehensive towards doing a big road trip in Turkey. It's a country I've not really travelled much, and it's a country that doesn't speak Eng... Read More...

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A rock sits in the lake in front of mountain in Canmore, Canada.

3 Weeks of Photography and Family in Canada

Brendan van SonJune 19, 2019

It should go without saying that I love Canada. I mean, this is the place that brought me into the world, that raised me, and that guided me onto the path I'... Read More...

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Which Side of Iguazu Falls is Better?

Brendan van SonMay 19, 2019

Argentina vs. Brazil is the age old battle in South America. They compete in regards to almost everything: who has the better barbecue, which football tea... Read More...

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How to Rent a Scooter in Bali

Brendan van SonApril 4, 2019

When I decided that I was going to spend a month in Bali, my first thought was that I needed to find a Bali scooter rental so I could get out and explore some p... Read More...

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Do You Need a Model Release For Your Photography?

Brendan van SonMarch 26, 2019

In the video below I talk about the idea of commercial vs. editorial photography and when you might need a model release. I will be updating this post in the... Read More...

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Photographing The Waterfalls of Cebu

Brendan van SonMarch 7, 2019

After spending considerable time in The Philippines, one of the things I've learned to love here is photographing the many waterfalls. Yet, somehow I'd ye... Read More...

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Focus Stacking: A Quick Landscape Photography Tutorial

Brendan van SonMarch 5, 2019

I get asked about focus stacking a lot. In fact, I think the idea of focus stacking in landscape photography causes a lot of newer photographers - or ones... Read More...

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Flying with a Camera

Brendan van SonMarch 3, 2019

In my most recent video, I talk about air travel with a camera and camera equipment. I think the question of "how do you fly with camera gear" is asked to... Read More...

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7 Types of Landscape Photography

Brendan van SonFebruary 28, 2019

I arrived in Batanes, Philippines and immediately saw all the landscape photography potential everyone talks about regarding these islands. In fact, I saw so mu... Read More...

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Will There be Another Philippines Photography Tour?

Brendan van SonFebruary 24, 2019

In my opinion, there isn't a more photogenic country in Southeast Asia than The Philippines. There's just something incredible to photograph on each of th... Read More...

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Thoughts on The Canon EOS RP

Brendan van SonFebruary 19, 2019

When the Canon EOS RP was announced I started out really excited. Then, I kind of got annoyed. This $1299 camera essentially makes my Canon EOS R's ... Read More...

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Selling A Travel Photography Story to a Magazine

Brendan van SonFebruary 17, 2019

It's been over a year since I've done any editorial work. I used to survive by chasing magazine and newspaper sales. It wasn't a rich living, but it... Read More...

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