Photography Archives - Brendan van Son Photography

Best Photo Locations in Japan

Brendan van SonSeptember 27, 2019

I'm trying to create a series of articles of the best photo locations in places I visit fairly regularly. In fact, I'm thinking that since I've been bad a... Read More...

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Tour Announcement! The Lofoten Islands in Winter (and Summer)

Brendan van SonJuly 21, 2018

The Lofoten Islands have been a place I've been wanting to run a photography workshop for the past 2 or 3 years. But, I never did set anything up because I was... Read More...

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A Series of Photography Mis/Adventures in Georgia

Brendan van SonJuly 18, 2018

This trip to Georgia (the country) has been incredible. I'm just in shock that there aren't more people - especially photographers - here. And, yes, I do get t... Read More...

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The Best and Worst of South America

Brendan van SonJuly 6, 2018

I have spent the past years exploring nearly every nook and cranny of South America. In doing it on my own, and spending so much time in Latin America, I ... Read More...

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Iceland is Sold Out – What’s Next?

Brendan van SonMay 29, 2018

Well, that was insane. The Iceland photo trip sold out in less than an hour (there is a waitlist going, if you still want to come). I knew Iceland would be p... Read More...

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Best Places to Photograph the Golden Gate Bridge

Brendan van SonMay 9, 2018

Everyone wants great Golden Gate Bridge pictures when they visit San Francisco. I was the same on my first visit. So, I went out and shot so much ph... Read More...

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15 Pieces of Photographic Evidence of Why You Should Come to Namibia

Brendan van SonNovember 27, 2017

Namibia Photography Tour! I'm ecstatic to announce that I'll be running a photography tour in Namibia October 2018. And, even more exciting, this will be my f... Read More...

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Mistakes (Nearly) Every Photographer Has Made

Brendan van SonNovember 21, 2017

20 Mistakes Every Photographer Makes I posted a vlog over on my YouTube channel this week discussing a series of beginner photography mistakes. But, when I wa... Read More...

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Camaguey and Santa Clara, Cuba

Brendan van SonNovember 15, 2017

I've said this before in other articles about Cuba, but I think I messed up a bit. I was so focused on the cool cities, and the portrait opportunities in Cuba ... Read More...

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My Photography Workflow – From Shot to Sale

Brendan van SonNovember 14, 2017

My Photography Workflow I started doing a vlog post about this and then I realized that it probably made sense to chuck out a blog post that also outlined my p... Read More...

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BIG Announcement: Come with Me (and Thomas Heaton) to Patagonia!

Brendan van SonNovember 7, 2017

I'm so excited to announce that I'll be running my next photography tour and workshop in Patagonia! And, what's even more exciting is that I'll be join along... Read More...

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Reviewing the Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 ii IS in the Galapagos

Brendan van SonOctober 24, 2017

The last time I was in the Galapagos Islands, I felt like I was missing about 100mm of lens. And, sure, you get really close to the wildlife on the islands, and... Read More...

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How to Take Silky Smooth Waterfall Photos in Iceland or Anywhere

Brendan van SonSeptember 22, 2017

If you're fairly new to photography, you're likely curious about how the pros do certain things; the "tricks" of the trade, if you will. When I started out, I w... Read More...

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Best Photography Locations on the Isle of Skye, Scotland

Brendan van SonAugust 25, 2017

There are few places in travel photography hotter right now than the Isle of Skye. The Scottish Islands are popping with tourists as photographers have been re... Read More...

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