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A FAMILY AFFAIR: WHY THE OLYMPUS SYSTEM IS PERFECT FOR TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
By Mark Richardson
The last few months have given me the chance to look through my photo library. What’s been interesting about this process has been not only rediscovering images from previous trips, but reflecting upon how I captured these images. I am pleased to report that Olympus technology has indeed been central to some of my best photography. Three past trips help illustrate.
SHOW ME MARGATE: A PHOTOGRAPHY DAY-TRIP
With Peter Dench & Heather Tait
Olympus Visionary and photojournalist, Peter Dench and documentary photographer and lens based artist, Heather Tait, set out a photography day-trip to remember, an experience beyond the picture postcard.
SPOTTING WILDLIFE IN RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK, INDIA BY SAM DAVIS
By Sam Davis
Sam Davis shares some amazing shots from his wildlife spotting trip to Ranthambore National Park, India.
9 TOP TIPS FOR GREAT TRAVEL PORTRAITS BY SAM DAVIS
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 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