Dear PIXEL.GUIDE community, Well, by now it is safe to say that this was not a great year for travel photography guides – or indeed anyone on this beautiful and sometimes difficult planet we call home. Creative energy has suffered in the face of the constant emotional up and down of complex statistics, personal circumstances […]

COVID-19 is here and countries around the world are introducing increasingly restrictive measures to halt or slow the spread of the virus. For photographers (and many others), not being able to get out into the world to engage in our craft is challenging. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do within your own […]

I recently travelled to Hungary to research the upcoming PIXEL.GUIDE to Budapest. The full guide may take some time to complete, so here are a few suggestions to keep you going. The ancient city dates back to Celtic times, but it is its tumultuous recent history that most shapes modern Budapest. The twin capital of […]

…sadly does not exist. There are a number of different reasons for this. First and foremost, people have different preferences or expectations. Some may prefer the rapid access offered by a sling or messenger-style bag, while others appreciate the comfort of a conventional backpack. Photographers with many different lenses may want to ensure their equipment […]

Three Gifts for Photographers 1. The Gift of Creativity Many photographers go through phases in which they lack inspiration. They have the gear but it all begins to feel a little bit “been there, done that”. Why not shake things up with an affordable gift that encourages them to look at photography a new way? […]

We have all experienced rained out holidays – or, at least, rained out holiday days. For photographers, this can often be frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be. When travelling, you may not have your full range of protective gear with you. At a pinch, a plastic bag can make a simple rain or snow […]