TIFFEN IMAGEMAKER GUIDE
TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
TIFFEN IMAGEMAKER GUIDE
TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
Elevate your Travel Photography.
We've compiled this list of tips & tricks as well as gear recommendations to help you create some of the world's greatest images.
Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been shooting for years, we hope you’ll learn something new.
Elevate your Travel Photography.
We've compiled this list of tips & tricks as well as gear recommendations to help you create some of the world's greatest images.
Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been shooting for years, we hope you’ll learn something new.
1.
Don't bring all your gear each day. Go explore with a single lens and stay focused on finding moments. Our Domke F5-XB shoulder bag can carry all of your essentials..
Image: A person walks through the frame in Central Park, NYC.
Camera Settings: 40mm F/3.2 1/100” 800ISO
Gear used: Domke F5-XB shoulder bag
2.
Get up early in the morning or stay late to shoot during twilight hours. Capture popular tourist attractions in great light without people. Use a Neutral Density filter to add motion blur to the scene.
Image: Stars sprinkle the sky above Venice Italy in the early morning.
Camera Settings: 16mm F/8 13” 400ISO
Gear used: Tiffen NATural ND and Davis & Sanford Traverse TR684C-36
3.
Bring a lightweight tripod and a Neutral Density filter to add motion. Long exposures during the day are a great way to show movement and reduce crowds.
Image: A long exposure blurs cars in a rotary in Rotanda, Spain.
Camera Settings: 16mm F/14 1.3” 640ISO
Gear used: NATural ND filter
4.
Use a telephoto lens for panoramas. Compress distances across cities and landscapes while capturing a wide view. Use the degree markings on our Davis & Sanford ball heads to ensure overlap between images.
A panoramic view of Venice Italy, shot from on top of a clock tower.
Camera Settings: 150mm F64 1.6” 50ISO x 3 row panorama
5.
Shoot skylines after sunset to capture a moody scene. Our Color Graduated Blue filter can help add spectacular blue colors to half of the image.
Image: A full moon rises behind the NYC skyline.
Camera Settings: 70mm F8 0.3” 1600ISO
6.
Don’t wait to shoot photos until you get off the plane. Get a window seat and shoot photos from 30,000 ft above Earth. Use our Circular Polarizer filter to cut glare from the window.
Image: The Amazon rainforest from above.
Camera Settings: 70mm F/10 1/1000” 200ISO
Gear used: Circular Polarizer filter
7.
Don’t be afraid of asking someone for a portrait. Capture the essence of a country’s culture by making a portrait. Use our Black Pro Mist filter to soften skin tones
Image: A dog and its owner, photographed in Iceland.
Camera Settings: 70mm F3.2 1/640” 1600ISO
Gear used: Black Pro Mist filter
8.
Have your camera gear ready at all times. Some photo opportunities don’t last forever. Use a medium sized bag, like the Domke F-803 to keep your camera gear safe and accessible for a moment’s notice.
Image: A bird rests on a rock temporarily in front of Cinque Terre, Italy.
Camera Settings: 16mm F/16 8” 50ISO
Gear used: Domke F-803 and Tiffen Circular Polarizer
9.
Find a viewpoint high above your surroundings. Get breathtaking images on top of a mountain or skyscraper. We recommend our Davis & Sanford Traverse tripod because of its 68” extended height for that extra elevation.
Image: Looking towards Lower Manhattan from on top of the Rockefeller Center.
Camera Settings: 70mm F5.6 0.4” 1600ISO x 1 row panorama
Gear used: Davis & Sanford Traverse tripod
10.
Use leading lines to fill your frame and direct attention to the subject. Wide angle lenses help exaggerate shapes, but make sure to use our Wide Angle Circular Polarizer filter to avoid unwanted vignetting
Image: Long shadows from camels in the Sahara Desert, Morocco.
Camera Settings: 16mm F8 1/1000” 320ISO
Gear used: Wide Angle Circular Polarizer filter
TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
TIPS & TRICKS
TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
TIPS & TRICKS
Get Started.
Variable ND Filter
Quickly adjust the light with a rotating variable ND filter. Great for controlling depth of field.
UV Protector Filter
Protect your lens against the elements.
Circular Polarizer
Control reflections and glare with our circular polarizer.
Davis & Sanford Traverse
TR-553-228 Compact Tripod
The perfect travel tripod that folds down into 12” and holds 10 lbs, ready for any adventure.
Domke F-8 RuggedWear
Small Shoulder Bag
Able to hold your camera, lenses, filters, and accessories. Its ergonomic design lets you move with ease.
Take it to the next level.
Digital HT Circular Polarizer
Control reflections and glare with our circular polarizer.
Digital HT Digital Ultra Clear
Protect your lens against the elements.
NATural Neutral
Density Filter
Award winning technology for maximum color fidelity. Great for controlling depth of field.
Davis & Sanford Traverse
TR684C-36 Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber tripod with an 18 lbs capacity. Capable of holding larger camera systems.
Domke F-803
Shoulder Bag
A multi use satchel with room for camera equipment and up to 15” laptop or tablet.
Get Started.
Variable ND Filter
Quickly adjust the light with a rotating variable ND filter.
UV Protector Filter
Protect your lens against the elements.
Circular Polarizer
Control reflections and glare with our circular polarizer.
Davis & Sanford Traverse
TR-553-228 Compact Tripod
A perfect travel sized tripod to start landscape photography.
Domke F-8 Small Shoulder Bag
Able to hold your camera, lenses, filters, and accessories. Its ergonomic design lets you move with ease.
Take it to the next level.
Digital HT Circular Polarizer
Control reflections and glare with our circular polarizer.
Digital HT Digital Ultra Clear Filter
Protect your lens against the elements.
NATural Neutral
Density Filter
Award winning technology for maximum color fidelity. Great for controlling depth of field.
Davis & Sanford Traverse
TR684C-36 Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber tripod with an 18 lbs capacity. Capable of holding larger camera systems.
Domke F-7 Canvas Shoulder Bag
A multi use satchel with room for camera equipment and up to 15” laptop or tablet.
Imagemaker guide and images by Tiffen's Content Creator, Justin Hartney.
Inspired by science and the natural world, I use my camera to reveal what’s hidden to our eyes. Photography, video, and everything in-between are mediums to educate, inspire, and connect our planet to the cosmos.
Imagemaker guide and images by Tiffen's Content Creator, Justin Hartney.
Inspired by science and the natural world, I use my camera to reveal what’s hidden to our eyes. Photography, video, and everything in-between are mediums to educate, inspire, and connect our planet to the cosmos.