6 Time-Tested Tips + Best Cameras/Lens For Shooting Cherry Blossoms
After many trips to Japan, I finally decided to visit Tokyo during Cherry Blossom season to see if it was really worth the hype and dealing with crowds.
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After many trips to Japan, I finally decided to visit Tokyo during Cherry Blossom season to see if it was really worth the hype and dealing with crowds.
My journey to Siem Reap and the ancient city of Angkor started with a missed airport pick-up and sharing a taxi with two strangers.
One of the questions I get from time to time is whether I shoot with a flash or prefer natural lighting.
When Fujifilm announced the Fujifilm X-T4, the little grey cells in my head got together and dreamt up a plan that eventually led to my switch from Sony to Fujifilm –
Updated March 2025: I’ve now had my Fujifilm cameras for over 5 years and newer cameras have come out. I’ve taken it to over 40 countries and I still absolutely love the images coming out of my camera, especially the JPEG with my custom recipes.
In 2015, I fully committed to switching from my Nikon DSLR system to a Sony mirrorless system starting with the Sony A7II.
Every few years, I do a full reassessment of my gear to see what goes, what stays, and what needs upgrading.
Sensor image quality has advanced so much over the last few years that phone manufacturers are boasting photographs that rival those from larger mirrorless and DSLR cameras.
This is the first in my series of write-ups on “How To Take Better Travel Photos”. In this series, I’ll do my best to cut through all the jargons and break down the different elements that make up a good photograph.