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9 TOP TIPS FOR GREAT TRAVEL PORTRAITS BY SAM DAVIS
Inspired by his recent trip to India, Sam Davis shares his top tips for getting a great travel portrait.
TOUGH ON TOUR: REEF RESTORATION WITH SEA LIFE
We are proud to support SEA LIFE’s Positive Change program by providing a Tough TG-6 camera for their trip to Indonesia.
ME & ORLA: FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE OLYMPUS PEN E-PL10
Interview with Sara Tasker (@meandorla)
by Emma Parlons (@lifeofyablon)
Straight out of the box I was struck by how lightweight it was. It’s easily the most portable of all my cameras, and yet it packs in all the functionality that I need and use on a daily basis.
JOURNEY TO JAPAN
Olympus Mentor Rob Cottle jets off on a whirlwind trip to the Land of the Rising Sun to discover stunning landscapes, wildlife and culture.
OLYMPUS IN ISTRIA
by Emma Parlons (@lifeofyablon)
Shared by Croatia, Slovenia and Italy during its long and troubled history, this region boasts beautiful scenery, pretty towns and some really warm and inviting inhabitants.
WHY THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE (I)PHONE
by Katherine Ormerod
If you’re thinking of changing the game for your blog or social imagery, but don’t want to be lugging around a massive kit of equipment, join the Olympus club—and you’ll never look back.
5 OF THE BEST – KIT FOR HOLIDAY AND TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
Opportunities for macro photos are all around us, whether it’s shooting close-up shots of textures or fruit in your home, insects and nature, or maybe even something a little more creative. Be prepared with the right kit to take magnificent macro shots.
PARIS TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
On a summer’s morning at the unholy hour of 05:45, our group of 20 intrepid photographers gathered outside the Eurostar check-in at St. Pancras International station. We were heading to Paris for a day of photography and exploration guided by the inimitable Martina Govindraj. After passing through security and fortifying ourselves with strong coffee and croissants it was all aboard the 07:01 London to Paris express. A couple of hours later we were disembarking at Gare du Nord and having a briefing about the day ahead.
TRAVEL TALES
Photographer Robert Lendon takes the road less travelled to capture candid, authentic images of different cultures
FOCUS ON: ELLIE GOSLING
Video creator Ellie Gosling invites us into her world of shooting adventure, sport and documentary with OM-D E-M1 Mark II
OUT ON THE FRONT LINE
Could you brave bullets being fired at your car, being arrested for spying or building a raft to transport a Land Rover across a river to escape being caught? Ian Berry has – all in the name of photography
HOW TO TRAVEL SAFELY WITH YOUR KIT
Pre-travel jitters? We all get them. Where’s your passport? Where’s your credit card? Does the bank know you’re going away (surprisingly important). And all that’s before you think about your photography kit. A camera and a lens is barely the start of the story: batteries, chargers, backup storage and more should be on your packing checklist. Here’s what you need – and how to protect it.
6 REASONS ALL STYLE BLOGGERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE OLYMPUS PEN
Behind every major style blogger, naturally, is an equally major camera, and the lens the fash pack are currently lining up in their finery to pose for is the Olympus PEN. You may have noticed the #OlympusPenGeneration taking over your Instagram feed in recent weeks and there’s good reason for it…