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Restaurant and Retail Images for a Design Firm – A Photo Editor

By Bryan Sheffield, Wonderful Machine

Each month, we pick one of our recent estimates to write about in a Pricing & Negotiating article. Redacting the names of the photographer and client allows us to share valuable and educational information that would otherwise be confidential.

Concept: Portfolio content photography of an architecture and interior design firm’s recently completed restaurant & retail spaces within an airport
Licensing: Collateral and Publicity use of up to 15 images in perpetuity
Photographer: Architecture & Interiors specialist
Client: Large retail space architecture and interior design firm

Summary

I recently helped one of our NYC photographers build an estimate for a good-sized architecture and interior design firm. The firm requested an estimate for photography to document 4 of their soon-to-be-finished spaces within a NYC area airport terminal. The final use of the photography would primarily be web collateral within the firm’s website, publicity efforts, as well as submissions to a few notable design award competitions. When we first began speaking with the client, they let us know that the completion date was about 3 weeks out. Moreover, they informed us that the photographs needed to be taken at night because the restaurants and shops would be open the following day.

The client was very specific with their shot list needs. They would, however, rely on the photographer to accomplish this list in an artistic manner. They also let us know that they would need the final images within 2 days of the shoot date in order to meet their award submission dates. The client would arrange all special permissions for the photographer, crew, and equipment access to the spaces due to our need to work after the airport terminal had closed. We also knew that although our client designed these 4 spaces, they would all be owned and operated by other brands. With this in mind, we attempted to upsell and inquired whether the brands or proprietors might be interested in use of the final work. These potential clients, however, were not interested.

Here is the estimate:

I added a “Client Provisions” note to describe what the client was to provide. For this project, the client would provide locations, all location access and coordination, all location styling and cleaning, all employee/staff coordination, crew meals and craft services.

Fees

I put the Photographer’s fees at $6,500 for the shoot, and licensing of up to 15 images. We understand that the NYC market is very competitive and there are many other photographers in the area that could accomplish this job. The saturated market (unfortunately) put downward pressure on the photographer’s fees. We felt that $6,500 was a fair and competitive fee based on the metropolitan area, client, and the use of up to 15 images. The client offered a budget of “between $10,000-13,000” for the project. Based on the rush retouching fees needed we felt comfortable coming in roughly $1,100 above that.

Crew

We added a First Assistant/Digital Tech at $650/day to help with lighting and camera equipment management, and computer/file management while the photographer was shooting. These fees were consistent with the crew rates on the photographer’s past projects of this nature.

Equipment

We included $750 for camera, lighting, and grip rentals. The photographer brought their own cameras, lenses, and simple lighting. We added $450 for the digital tech workstation rental laptop, cables, etc.

Misc.

We included $240 for insurance coverage. We then added $250 for the anticipated taxis/car services to get to and from the airport, additional meals, and other miscellaneous expenses.

Post-Production

We added $500 for the photographer to perform an initial edit of all the content and delivery to the client. We also included rush retouching rates of $225/hr for an estimated 2 hours per image.

Results

The photographer was awarded the project and the shoot was a success. During the shoot, there were quite a few issues as several of the locations were not totally finished. In order to accomplish some of the wider images, the photographer needed to have their camera placed in a location not closed to the public. Due to this factor, a good amount of additional retouching was needed on the images, which was approved by the client.

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05/05/2025
Recalculating the Creative Life

I recently read of a 19-year-old football player, a goalkeeper for Real Madrid, who was in a serious car accident and left unable to walk for two years. The story caught my attention because it was 14 years ago this month that I had my own accident, which shattered both my feet, cracked my pelvis, and left me unable to walk with a long road back to normal.

Life, they say, is what happens when you’re busy making other plans. “Sh!t Happens,” says the bumper sticker a bit more succinctly. Indeed.

Like the 19-year-old footballer’s accident, my fall in Italy didn’t just shatter my feet, but my plans and dreams. At the time, it felt like a heartbreaking detour.

But it wasn’t a detour at all. A detour takes you from your planned path, diverts you for a while, and then plunks you down further up the road. You use more fuel and might feel lost for a moment or two, but then you’re back on track. Chances are, it won’t make that much of a difference.

What happened to me in Italy didn’t just give me an alternate route to wherever I thought I was heading; it took me in an entirely new direction. It didn’t feel that way at the time—it didn’t even feel like a detour, but an impassable roadblock.

I bet it felt like that to the young footballer, too. His name is Julio Iglesias. The name is probably familiar to you, though you might not know him as an athlete. The accident happened a long time ago; Iglesias is now 81 years old. He is one of the world’s most beloved and commercially successful Spanish singers, not to mention one of the best-selling musicians of all time. During his two-year recovery, one of his nurses gave him a guitar, and he discovered his gift for music. His accident wasn’t a detour. And it wasn’t a roadblock. It was a redirection.

If you’ve ever used GPS navigation in your car, you know the chastising tone of voice your navigation uses when you take a wrong turn. “Recalculating,” it repeats until it finds a way to re-route you. I can’t be the only one who hears it saying “dumbass”in the pauses in between.

If you listen carefully, that’s the constant refrain of the creative life: “Recalculating…Recalculating…”

The challenge is not “getting back on track.” It’s not avoiding the mistakes and missteps that take us off at the wrong exit. The challenge is to hear in that one-word mantra (recalculating…) not judgment but possibility. It’s to hear an invitation in the pauses in between. Heard with an open mind, it’s a call to adventure.

In my home airport, Vancouver International, there is a quote on the wall that reminds travellers that “it’s not the destination that counts, but the journey,” which always makes me laugh because if there’s one time in life the destination really does matter, it’s air travel. The destination is the whole point!

In the creative life, there is no destination. It’s not that it’s less important; it simply doesn’t exist. There is no place where one arrives, collects their luggage, and tosses their boarding passes in the bin on the way out of the airport, the journey now complete.

The creative life is only journey.
It is always recalculating.

This isn’t positive thinking; it’s creative thinking, and it’s important if we’re going to approach our work with less rigidity and find greater joy in it. It’s absolutely necessary if we’re going to make work that isn’t safe.

And, pragmatically, it’s helpful when you’re trying to create your work in the real world when light and circumstances don’t always go to plan. When you’re in the field and one of your lenses fails, forcing you to completely reconsider your entire approach. When you’re working on a body of work that you thought was going in one direction but takes a right turn at Albuquerque (Bugs Bunny fans will get the reference). Or when you’re photographing a scene and it’s just not working, or that moment you’ve waited so long for materializes differently than you planned.

Do you bang your head against these circumstances, maybe use them as excuses, or (to return to my metaphor) do you take the off-ramp and see where it leads?

Sometimes, all I’ve had to do is turn around (recalculating, recalculating) and point my camera at something else.

In hindsight, the best of my work has often resulted from the unexpected or the accidental. What initially appeared to be a roadblock was, in fact, an invitation to recalculate.

Better minds than mine have observed that “what’s in the way is the way.” Whether it’s a roadblock or an off-ramp to something better is up to you.

I’ve never found that my work (or my life) goes very well when I’m unbending and inflexible, when I adopt a stance of rigidity and stand my ground instead of embracing a spirit of openness and exploration. Trying stubbornly to bash my creative square peg into the round hole of circumstance has never been anything but exhausting, and I don’t do my best work when my tank is empty. None of us do.

Stay open. The creative life is one of endless recalculations, and not only can nothing divert you if there’s no ultimate destination, but it’s the zig-zags that make the most interesting journeys.

For the Love of the Photograph,
David

PS – I’ll be in Vancouver doing a free evening presentation at the theatre at Langara College on May 30. The event is free, thanks to Sony Canada and Kerrisdale Cameras. For all the details and to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/light-space-and-time-an-evening-with-david-duchemin-tickets-1337180766669

The biggest challenges for most photographers are not technical but creative. They are not so much what goes on in the camera but what goes on in the mind of the person wielding it. Light, Space & Time is a book about thinking and feeling your way through making photographs that are not only good, but truly your own. It would make an amazing gift for the photographer in your life, especially if that’s you. Find out more on Amazon.

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05/05/2025
Issue 143 of Underwater Photography Magazine Available

The latest edition of Underwater Photography magazine—Issue 143—is now available as a free download.

The issue begins with a handy roundup of industry news and the latest imaging equipment. New gear highlights include the Nauticam housing for the Panasonic Lumix S1RII, Nauticam’s UltraBright Monitors, and the AOI Aura Light System multicolor light. We’re also excited to see Byron Conroy’s review of the new Nauticam Midrange Focus Optimizer (MFO-1)—an intriguing gadget that we hope to have a good play with ourselves one day!

In other features, Peter Rowlands chats to veteran shooter and Ikelike Ambassador David Fleetham, the Backscatter team expounds the joys of fluoro using their new excitation filter for the Hybrid Flash, Lars Stenholt Kirkegaard goes on a fascinating nudibranch safari at Gulen Dive Resort in Norway, and Colin Munro recounts his search for the planet’s second-largest fish—the basking shark—off the west coast of Scotland and Southwest England.

Getting your free copy of the latest issue of Underwater Photography magazine is a breeze: Simply sign up with your email to get access. If you’ve already signed up (and you’re logged in), you can download your copy directly here.

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05/05/2025
How The DJI Pocket 3 Fits Into My Workflow

Hybrid Photography

I am a hybrid photographer, a photographer that shoots both stills and video. My main camera is the Sony a7RV and it is perfectly suited to my needs. It shoots 61mp stills and up to 8k video in 10 bit 422 colour.

I also have an iPhone 15 Pro. Its video capabilities are excellent, being able to capture 10bit 422 in Prores if using an external SSD. I also have a couple of drones, and a DJI Osmo Action, the original version. I find uses for all these cameras, so why on Earth would I want to add the DJI Pocket 3 to my camera bag? Let me explain.

A Gap In Capability

I shoot a lot of videos with the Sony a7RV. Much of this is shot either from a gimbal or from a locked off a tripod with a video head. Both of these are slow and cumbersome to set up and make shooting stills more difficult. Often when I am shooting video, I suddenly see a stills photo that I want to take.

To do this I need to either remove the Sony from the gimbal or maneuver the tripod and camera to the right location. It’s slow and there is often a good chance that I will miss the shot.

A large camera and gimbal can become very heavy. By Jose P Ortiz on Unsplash

My workflow at the moment sees me dedicated myself to shooting either video or stills but not both at any given location. There are many times when I am out on a stills shoot, roaming a location when I yearn to shoot some video. However on a stills shoot I will not take the gimbal with me. That leaves me with the option of handheld video. Whilst Sony’s IBIS is pretty good, I still feel that handheld video is not a great option for stock agencies. It will be rejected more often than not.

I also carry the DJI Osmo Action with me, but there are a lot of limitations. It is electronically stabilized, which often looks awful, has a small sensor and is now quite dated. It is primarily used as my vlogging camera.

The Other Gap In Capability

Since the beginning of the year, I have set myself a target to monetise my YouTube channel. The channel is focused on all things photography, stills, video, drones, editorials and more. There was an issue though.

I like to create my videos on location. Me and my camera in a pretty location talking about the photography subject of the day.

However, given my main camera will often be the subject of the video and the iphone was limited ergonomically, my choices were limited. Often, my script notes are on the phone making it tricky to use and shoot from simultaneously. The Osmo Action is very limited unless used as a fixed static camera. It’s not great for getting b-roll either of the location or the gear. Drones are great at tracking subjects and moving around but you really need a second person to operate them safely. So I needed something else.

Talking to camera in a hot and humid Bangkok

Looking At The Options

What I was looking for was a compact, mechanically stabilized video camera with output quality good enough for stock agencies. It had to be lightweight, easy to set up and decent in low light. I narrowed the choice down to two options. My iPhone on a DJI/Zhiyn gimbal or the DJI Pocket 3.

I have used my iPhone with a gimbal for stock video on many occasions. The quality is decent in good light but drops off very quickly as the light fades. There is another drawback though. The iPhone is a portable computer on the go. I use it to navigate, check emails, post to social media and pay for things. None of these are easily done when it is attached to a gimbal.

Still from a DJI Pocket 3 Timelapse. By Jason Row Photography

I had followed the progress of DJI’s Pocket cameras from the release of the original. The DJI pocket cameras are effectively a small camera attached to a handle through a gimbal. They are small, mechanically stabilized and, at a push, can fit into your pocket.

They were interesting, but did not fit my needs. It seemed to be primarily aimed at vloggers shooting to camera pieces outside and for average quality b-roll footage for those vlogs. The Pocket 2 improved capabilities a little, but was still not really useful as a stock video camera.

Then about six months ago and to much hype, DJI released the Pocket 3. This stood out for a very good reason, the 1” sensor.Now in large camera terms a 1” sensor is not huge but compared to previous Pockets and to smartphones it was huge.

However there was another stand out feature. It also shot Log in 10 Bit colour. This is a big deal for videographers as it gives a lot more leeway when grading the footage in post. This was a pro level feature.

The DJI Pocket 3 shooting a timelapes at Wat Arun in Bangkok. By Jason Row Photography

Was The Hype Realistic?

I rarely buy tech gear at first release. YouTube is full of creators that pump out “super psyched” videos on the launch day of pretty much anything that runs off batteries. The hype on the DJI Pocket 3 was immense, YouTubers extolling the many virtues and finding little wrong with the camera.

Six months later, you start to get videos with titles like “The Downsides Of The Pocket 3” It is these videos that I like to watch in combination with 6 months’ reviews from established and well regarded filmmakers and photographers.

What I learnt from these videos was that much, but not all of the hype was real. The DJI Pocket 3 was a very capable camera, producing a superb video image that belies its size. It was a tool with some excellent features. There were issues, downsides of course, but none that I could see that would affect my use of the camera. So I bought one.

Still image from DJI Pocket 3 video of the Grand Palace Bangkok. By Jason Row Photography

How Is It Working Out

So far, very good. I have had the Pocket 3 for a few months and have shot quite a bit of footage with it as well as a studio based, to camera YT video. The video quality is excellent and the range of features very good. I can shoot 4K up to 120fps, timelapses, ultra slow motion. It will track subjects, detect my face, both very useful for outdoor vlogging. It’s compact, has good battery life, connects easily to my Rode Wireless Go II mic system and provides me with an excellent range of gimbal moves.

It’s early days but so far it is living up to the hype.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYrJ9aFMeQk
Why the DJI Pocket 3 was my best camera on a recent trip

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05/05/2025
Gustav Schmiege – A Photo Editor

The Art of the Personal Project is a crucial element to let potential buyers see how you think creatively on your own. I am drawn to personal projects that have an interesting vision or that show something I have never seen before. In this thread, I’ll include a link to each personal project with the artist statement so you can see more of the project. Please note: This thread is not affiliated with any company; I’m just featuring projects that I find. Please DO NOT send me your work. I do not take submissions.

Today’s featured artist: Gustav Schmiege

Working with Jan Barboglio in Mexico was an incredible experience that allowed me to capture the soul of her artistry through my photography, both still and motion. I focused on the rich textures, aged patinas, and intricate details that make her handcrafted ironwork so unique. The warmth of Mexico’s landscapes and historic architecture provided the perfect backdrop, enhancing the timeless beauty of her designs. I aimed to tell a story—one of tradition, craftsmanship, and the deep cultural heritage that inspires her work.

To see more of this project, click here

Jan Barboglio

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APE contributor Suzanne Sease currently works as a consultant for photographers and illustrators around the world. She has been involved in the photography and illustration advertising and in-house corporate industry for decades. After establishing the art-buying department at The Martin Agency, then working for Kaplan-Thaler, Capital One, Best Buy and numerous smaller agencies and companies, she decided to be a consultant in 1999. Follow her on Instagram

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04/05/2025
Israelite Jewish Traditional Wedding :: Kenyan Story Photographers

Israelite Jewish Traditional Wedding :: Eden Nairobi Tumbili Road

Congratulations Yaara & Adam
Date | 24.07.21
Location|Eden Nairobi Tumbili Road
Nairobi Wedding Photographer | Antony Trivet Photography
Assistant Photographer|Mackin Barasa
Catering |Baraka Events
One misconception people have is that destination weddings can be tough to plan, the truth is that planning luxury wedding events doesn’t have to be scary. However, visiting the venue beforehand and maybe having a bit of a hand in the planning to give yourself a photographic advantage may make things a lot easier. And another thing that is absolutely essential is to make sure that you have an amazing wedding planner.

This wedding was one to remember as it took place at a beautiful venue on a beautiful day! As a wedding photographer based in Nairobi City County for over ten years, we have seen more beautiful wedding venues than we can count! Inevitably, there are a few favorites that stand out from the rest for their excellence. We recently booked a couple who brought us back to one of those favorite locations and a true gem among choices for wedding venues:- Eden Nairobi Tumbili Road. This historic hotel located on Tumbili Road offers a plethora of gorgeous backgrounds which is exactly what we needed for Yaara & Adams’ Israelite Jewish Traditional Wedding.

Israelite Jewish Traditional Wedding :: Eden Nairobi Tumbili Road

Israelite Jewish Traditional Wedding :: Eden Nairobi Tumbili Road

Israelite Jewish Traditional Wedding :: Eden Nairobi Tumbili Road

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04/05/2025
Looking at Old Photos Makes Us Happier

If doomscrolling through social media has you down in the dumps, then your medicine may be only a snapshot away.

Looking at old photos increases happiness and reduces anxiety according to a new study called “Frame of Mind.” Fujifilm teamed up with psychologist and mental health expert Dr. Lauren Cook to investigate the cognitive benefits of photography.

“Photos act as emotional anchors, grounding us in moments of happiness and connection,” said Dr. Cook in a press release. “What we’ve found here is that taking a few minutes a day to look through our photos or snap some pics can be a great form of self-care and bring us more joy than things we’ve turned to in the past like shopping, reading, gardening or even journaling.”

The notion that reminiscing over old images isn’t super surprising: But the specific data sets do reveal additional benefits including more smiles (64%), reduced anxiety (58%), and uplifted spirits (49%).

Perhaps most significantly in this digital age, an astonishing 84% of survey takers reported increased satisfaction from choosing to view their old images rather than scrolling through social media apps.

So next time you’ve got the Instagram ick or the Facebook flu, try flipping through some old photos instead—whether it’s of fish or friends.

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03/05/2025
The Daily Edit – Perrin James – A Photo Editor

Photographer: Perrin James
Freediver: Kimi Werner
Photo Editor: Jenning Steger

Heidi: This stunning cover image intersects magic, nature, and those who respect her. – tell us the backstory around how you and Kimi met this moment?
Perrin: Kimi and I were invited on a bit of a reunion trip with our good friend Edmund Jin, We had all traveled extensively for a few years together and we wanted to revisit some of our adventures. We were about 100 miles from the mouth of Isle Magdaleña. Every year there’s a sardine run that is usually met with striped marlin as the main predatory fish. But this year was a transitional year from El Niño to La Niña, and the ocean seemed to have exploded with a few different types of baitfish and millions of mahi mahi. We swam playfully into the bait balls until that mahi fish crashed into us. At one point a bull mahi caught me right below the eye and now I have the cool little scar to show from that one. Kimi was filling her spearfishing cup and preparing to bring back a bunch of Mahi for Buddy and Turk. I swam over and asked if could shoot this particular baitball. It was a different type of mackerel. This vortex of fish was just so beautifully formed. She swam up through the bait and came out with two fish one in each hand. We laughed so hard I think I drank some saltwater.

How many covers have you two collaborated on?
Perrin: This is our second Patagonia cover. I think we’ve gotten close to 15 though in the outdoor space, it’s been a beautiful journey of creating, and ocean time.

Patagonia Cover, 2016

BTS of their first Patagonia cover, published in 2016

Nature reigns supreme as the ultimate producer. How do you know when you got the image and not overstay your welcome?
Perrin: For this particular situation I think the bait fish were actually incredibly happy to have us. The moment we would swim away the ongoing feeding frenzy would continue. I feel that with my dive buddies and best friends we have language underwater that really doesn’t rely on speaking. it’s mostly hand gestures and facial expressions and occasional underwater grouper calls (a grunting noise that can be heard underwater. As soon as I shot this image I broke the silence communication and just yelled WE GOT IT.

How did this photo come across your desk at Patgonia and ultimately make it as the coveted cover placement?
Jenning: I received a text from Kimi post dive saying she and Perrin shot some on point Patagonia photos that she thought I would love. It was a few weeks by the time Perrin got home from Mexico and sent me the submission. Its always a treat when we receive Perrin photos as he is a remarkable underwater photographer and we love all things Kimi. I renmbember excitingly downloading his photo folder, after a quick glance I knew what they (Kimi, Perrin + Mother Nature) managed to create + capture was something special. I shared my top selects with the Patagonia Journal (catalog) team who shared the same thoughts I did that the image set was solid and captured the essence of Patagonia photography. My department manager Heidi Volpe helped secure the coveted journal cover. I emailed Perrin + Kimi and told them to keep the photo on ice for us, since the journal is print the lead times are longer but I was jockeying for some prime real-estate for the bait ball story + images and to please be patient as I pushed photo thru the process to image final.

What does nature tell you about women in the water?
Perrin: Women have a special place in the ocean. It’s always interesting the way whales and other cetaceans or even predatory fish that would typically be shy, always seem to swim directly up women in the ocean.

What cues do you tap into when searching for a potential location to free dive?
There are a number of factors that play into looking for a new freedive spot. I think the biggest one is the underwater architecture of that location and how the tide affects that location. It’s also seasonal just as surf follows the seasons, so do fish. Everything is timing ( at least for the best spots).

Once you find the spot, what does your prep look like?
I like to let people go first and watch the drift. Then work with the captain on how we can improve the angle of the current or the distance from the pinnacle or point of interest. If the current is fast you need a greater distance to breathe up enough before your dive.

How does your creativity differ in these two worlds: immersion in the ocean vs terra firma?
Oh I really do my best to do everything in the ocean or around it. I’m not very good at being on dry land for too long.

Photo: Nick Kelly

All black and white photos: Katharine Kollman

Photo: Geoff Coombs
After so many years in the water, what are the most drastic changes you’ve seen, what can everyday people think about or what behaviors can we change to avoid further ocean impact?
I always think about the saying (well you should have seen it in my day). that is usually coming from much older people. I feel that I watched it change drastically from a kid till now and again once I started traveling oceans and revisiting places only a few years later.

Single use plastic is an easy one but also just being conscious of the type of fish you are consuming and where it came from or more importantly how it was caught.
The ocean faces challenges that are almost without borders however. I think there needs to be more attention addressing factory fishing and the global fishing fleets that are quite literally emptying the oceans.

You’ve contributed to several films around the ocean as a healer, how did you expand as a creative after working on those two projects?
I think my style of work has always leaned towards the darker more mysterious parts of the ocean showing beauty in the shadows and unknown. After working on Learning to Drown and Daughter of the Sea I think the importance of telling these types of stories was just amplified. The ocean helped me through the darkest parts of my life and I hope it can help others as well.

What ocean-based projects are you working on now?
We are just going into post production on the story of my friend Vaimiti, Its kinda a surf story but highlighting the cultural similarities and hardships that Hawaiians and Tahitians share through colonization and loss of identity and culture.

The next project is a Freedivers journey through a traumatic brain injury.

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03/05/2025

The 10 Best Travel Tripods Of 2024

Tripods used to be bulkier and heavier once upon a time and photographers had to carry these heavy accessories during their travels and it made the whole process a bit stressful. Travel tripods were made to make this process easier, so they can be carried in a backpack, without spending too much energy. They also do not take up much space since they can be folded into small bags.

Travel tripods are required mostly when you are travelling for landscape and astrophotography. They can also be great accessories when families and friends want to capture group photos and the photographer needs to be in the frame. They are also good for solo travellers who want their self portraits taken in outdoor locations where they travel.

If you are planning to buy a travel tripod, check a few factors before making the decision.

Pro Tip: Even if you use a tripod for stability, there are times when camera shakes can be induced when releasing the shutter button. It is good practice to use a remote or cable release to eliminate camera shake and capture sharp images.

travel tripod golden hour best budget camera for wildlife photography — *Photo by Joshua Woroniecki*

Some of the most popular brands of tripod, known for their quality and reliability are:

Manfrotto
Gitzo
Benro
MeFoto
Joby (known for flexible and compact tripods)
Sirui
Vanguard
Peak Design (known for innovative tripod designs)
K&F Concept

We have included 10 tripods that include a range based on weight, affordability, load, performance, etc., so there is one for every photographer and photography need. Check out this video by pro photographer David Manning to learn more about some of the most popular travel tripods:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFDUwC_zgbc

Here are some of the 10 best travel tripods that you can check out on Amazon.

This is a list of prices you should check out and see which one is in line with your budget:

K&F Concept 64 Inch	Manfrotto Befree Advanced	Zomei Z699C	Peak Design Travel Tripod	SmallRig 71 Inch	Benro Rhino Series FRHN24C	Vanguard VEO 3 GO 204CB	JOBY GorillaPod 3K Pro Kit	GEEKOTO 77 Inch	3 Legged Thing Punks Corey 2.0
$89.99	$234.99	$119.99	$397.69	$55.92	259.95	$289.99	$79.95	$69.99	$199.99

Best Travel Tripods In 2024

K&F Concept 64 inch/163cm Carbon Fiber Camera Tripod

k&f concept carbon fiber camera tripod best budget cameras for wildlife photography — *Photo on Amazon*

This is a lightweight, and affordable tripod made of carbon fiber. It weighs only 1.14kg, which is perfect for travel photographers to carry around. Here are its main features:

The Ball Head can be rotated to any angle you want and this helps to use your camera without any problem for unique perspective shots.
The tripod can be extended to a height of about 162cm and can be folded to about 41cm. This makes it a very compact and portable tripod for travel photographers.
This tripod is well built and can be used with most cameras in the market. However they may be a bit shaky when extended to the longest end.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great travel Tripod Reviewed in the United States on June, 2024

Folds down all enough to fit sideways in my checked luggage. Was very handy for sunset pictures from land or deck of a River Cruise Long Boat.

Manfrotto Befree Advanced Twist Camera Tripod Kit

This tripod is most commonly used by many photographers who travel a lot because of its neat, compact design and portability. The tripod is very easy to set up and has a maximum height of 59 inches, a minimum height of 16 inches and weighing about 1.6 kg.

Pros:

This tripod is travel friendly and popular for its build, portability and stability and can be carried easily in your backpack.
It is made of high quality materials and is available to choose from a few lock models.
Although the tripod is lightweight, it has a central column that has the facility to hang something heavy to keep it stable in windy conditions.

Cons:

This tripod may not be a good choice if you wish to use a large camera and a telephoto lens.
It is quite expensive compared to similar tripods in the market.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent light weight tripod Reviewed in the United States on June 2024

I am just getting into photography and I wanted a light tripod to carry with me, I have used other heavier tripods for stargazing, so I have a little experience with tripods. Although light, this tripod is stable, easy to use, and seems sturdy.

Zomei Z699C Carbon Fiber Portable Tripod

This is a budget-friendly tripod that is very lightweight and portable. This tripod can be converted into a monopod when required.

Pros:

It is a very affordable tripod for any photographer on a budget
Since the tripod has a ball head, it helps to move the camera to to any required angles.
Instead of the traditional clips and other lock mechanisms in tripods, this comes with a twist lock feature that makes it easier to setup when out in location.
This tripod has a unique feature of adjusting leg angles and so is a great choice for anyone interested in taking shots from unusual perspective and angles.

Cons:

You cannot use this tripod for very low angle shots because the central column cannot be inverted for this purpose.
It is not very stable in windy situations.
Some reviews found online suggest that the quick release plate may not be compatible with some camera models or may not securely hold the camera.

4.0 out of 5 stars Not super light, but still very useful Reviewed in the United States on May 2024

Replacing my old cheaper Dolica, these are so much more sturdy and stable! They are also as versatile as described. I’m using it to hold up a heavy pastel painting pochade – much more difficult for tripods to handle full pochades for painting than even heavy lens cameras, BTW. If it holds up as I think it will, I’ll consider it a great purchase. However, even with carbon fiber legs I wouldn’t call it light weight, which is probably due to the extra sturdy metal fittings. Still it does fold up small, folds up well, and does the job.
UPDATE: It is very sturdy and works like a charm! I wasn’t sure a ball socket would work as well as a pan tilt head, but it works even better.

Peak Design Travel Tripod

This tripod is known for its compact nature and design to suit photographers who travel a lot.

Pros:

It can be folded to a very small size, making it highly portable. It can fit easily into a ackpack or a travel bag.
This tripod can hold some amount of heavy gear like DSLRs and telephoto lenses.
Since the legs have multiple columns, the size can be adjusted to the desired value based on the angle, perspective and type of shot.
The center column is can be inverted to capture some low angle shots or to capture subjects at ground level.

Cons:

This brand is quite expensive compared to similar tripods, but the features make it worth the price.
The leg locks in this model seem to be a bit difficult to use compared to traditional flip locks or the twist locks.
The tripod comes with a ball head, which is common in most recent tripods. As a result, there is no panning base which can be a bit difficult for photographers who capture a lot of video footage and panoramas.
The tripod is very lightweight and can be a bt shaky in windy conditions.

5.0 out of 5 stars Well designed Reviewed in the United States on April 2024

Great portable tripod…very well designed with adjustable leg tension makes it solid in spite of it’s size. Watch the video for tips on setting it up fast. Has some extra features that most don’t.

SmallRig 71 Inch Camera Tripod

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This brand of tripod is quite affordable for anyone who has some hesitation to invest in an expensive tripod. It also can be converted into a monopod whenever necessary and this makes it a very portable accessory for hikers and travellers.

Pros:

Since this tripod is affordable, it is a great choice for anyone who travels a lot for landscape and other photography that require a tripod.
It comes with attachments that allow the user to customise the tripod and use various mounts for devices other than a camera.
These tripods have capacity to hold moderately heavy camera and lens combinations.

Cons:

The tripod is quite basic and is not easily available in the market all the time.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very easy to use, solid construction Reviewed in the United States on March 2024

I am using for both taking photos with my iPhone and using my telescope viewer. It has two base attachment so I can swap quickly.
One thing to be aware of: I was adjusting it in the dark while taking aurora photos (or attempting to) and it came apart. I tried to put together on the dark but one piece was not able to go back on. Strangely enough, the post had come off during the initial breakdown which I had not noticed in the dark.
I had to remove the top, remove the attaching post and put the collar on, then replace the post before screwing the top piece back on. (This will make sense if you are fighting with this problem)
Now I am using it with pleasure, easy adjustments, smooth turning.

Benro Rhino Series FRHN24C

This is a Carbon Fiber Tripod with a sturdy build and design. They are designed to carry heavy camera and lens and are very portable, even if they cannot be folded to a very small size.

Pros:

The tripod legs allow to adjust the angles to get shots from unique angles and levels.
The flip lock mechanism on the tripod legs allow the users to set and fold the tripod easily when in the field.
The center column comes with a hook to hang something heavy for stability during windy situations.

Cons:

This tripod is slightly more expensive compared to other tripods.
It is heavier compared to similar tripods.
It is not too compact once folded and is not recommended for longer travels.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great travel tripod Reviewed in the United States on August 2022

I was hiking in Yellowstone and saw several people carrying this tripod. I had to get one once I handled one. It is light, has various positions and very stable. Good price!

Vanguard VEO3T235CBP Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod

This Carbon Fiber Tripod is one of the best in terms of portability and the feature that it can be converted to a monopod. The bubble level helps to keep the horizons straight in the frame and there are additional threads if you wish to mount more accessories besides a camera.

Pros:

The tripod is made of carbon fiber material which makes it lightweight.
The legs are sturdy even in windy conditions.
The heights, angles and perspectives can be adjusted to get interesting shots.
The ball head helps to mount the camera in various angles and orientations.

Cons:

Slightly expensive compared to other lightweight tripods.
The twist lock design may not be practical for some photographers who prefer flip lock mechanism.

5.0 out of 5 stars Top quality Reviewed in the United States on January 2024

One of the best tripods I’ve came across . It’s durable light food up compact and over all fit and finish is impressive !

JOBY GorillaPod 3K Pro Kit

The JOBY GorillaPod is a popular mini tripod and is known for its flexible legs and compact design. The legs can be twisted and wound around things like poles, tree branches, etc. The gorillapod is not recommended for DSLRs, however a mirrorless camera with a lens that has a combined weight of up to 3 kg is supported. Here are some of its key features:

Pros:

The legs are flexible and can be wrapped around objects and bent into various shapes. This allows the gorillapod to be used anywhere even if the surfaces are not quite right or if you need to put the camera high up or very low on the ground. Otherwise it can be used as a traditional tripod.
It comes with a quick release plate that allows to quickly attach and detach your camera.
The gorillapod material is made of rubber rings and grips which help the gorillapod to be attached to surfaces securely without slipping.
The gorillapod’s legs cannot be extended, but can be bent to achieve different heights.
The gorillapod can easily fit into a camera bag, making it very portable. It is also very lightweight.

Cons:

The weight a gorillapod can hold is quite limited and it is most suitable for smaller cameras with a small lens.
You cannot extend the legs to achieve heights, but the gorillapod can be kept on walls or wrapped around branches and other structures securely if possible to get the desired heights.
It is not very sturdy in windy situations.
Adjusting the legs to get to certain angles may take time and requires some patience.
Limited Load Capacity For Accessories: While the tripod may have attachment points for accessories, the weight limit for these attachments can be relatively low, limiting your options for adding gear.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome tripod Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2023

For years I’ve avoided these tripods because I think they look gangly and stupid, but I finally tried one and wow, I absolutely love it. It holds a lot of weight, in fact, I screwed off the top and discovered the screw set is the same size as a monitor bracket, and I use the tripod as a stand for my Rodecaster Pro podcast board. This tripod is so versatile I ordered a second. My primary use for the second is for a small video projector.

GEEKOTO 77 Inch Tripod

This is an affordable tripod designed with both photography and videography in mind. The tripod legs can be adjusted to different angles in each level and hence can be used efficiently in rugged terrains and sloped surfaces. Since it also can be collapsed to a smaller size, it is perfect for photographers who travel a lot.

Pros:

The tripod can be extended to a maximum height of 77 inches and is a great choice to capture high angle and perspective shots.
The center column can be adjusted or reversed to use the tripod at really low perspectives.
The angles for each section can be adjusted and this makes the tripod a very versatile on to use in tough terrains.
The tripod has one detachable leg that can be used as a monopod.
The price is quite affordable, making it a good choice for photographers on a budget.

Cons:

The weight is slightly more compared to similar lightweight tripods.
The size of the tripod is not too compact when folded completely.
The tripod may be slightly shaky is very windy conditions.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this!! Reviewed in the United States on May 2024

Works great for filming with your phone
Really easy to adjust!
I love how tall it goes, short and medium length
Come with a case to hold it in

3 Legged Thing Punks Corey 2.0

This is a lightweight and compact tripod made of magnesium alloy. This design is quite versatile and makes it a good choice for photographers who travel a lot.

Pros:

The build of the tripod body is good and is made of durable materials that can withstand the wear and tear due to the environmental elements.
It can support all types of cameras including DSLRs with a standard lens.
The tripod legs are detachable and can be converted to a monopod.
Legs can be adjusted to various heights and angles. This helps the photographer to shoot from unique angles and perspectives.
The ball head allows the camera to be used at various angles and perspectives.

Cons:

The maximum height is not good compared to similar tripods and may not be a sufficient height for some photographers who love to photograph from a higher angle.
It can be a struggle to use the tripod in very windy conditions.

5.0 out of 5 stars Connection Failure- NEW UPDATE Reviewed in the United States on February 2024

Update Feb 17, 2024: Excellent customer support from Neil & the company 3-Legged Thing in England. They are replacing the failed column lock and compression washer no charge plus provided great operational support guides for future. Very impressed how they stand by their product- Thank you! I have updated my rating to 5 stars.

Conclusion

We hope the above list and deciding factors will help you to choose a tripod that suits your photography and style. Look for the weight, load capacity and other features that will make your photography simpler with the tripod.

What tripod do you use when traveling or what would you recommend and why? Let us know in the comments section below.