6 Tips for Traveling with Your Photography Gear Efficiently (1)

1. 6 TIPS FOR TRAVELING WITH YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR EFFICIENTLY

2. There are several tips that can make travelling with your Photographic Equipment easier, from packing your bags to avoid expensive equipment breaking to how to pack your equipment into a reasonable amount of space to leave room for your clothes and other important items.

3. SELECT THE PROPER EQUIPMENT You can't take all of your equipment with you, no matter how much you want to! There are several important factors to consider when travelling with your photography equipment. How are you planning to get to your destination? If you're driving a car with just yourself and maybe one assistant, you may have a lot more room for your equipment than if you're flying or travelling in a large group.

4. EXAMINE YOUR LOCAL HIRE OPTIONS Depending on where you're going, you may have several options for hiring equipment rather than bringing your own. Not only is this less expensive than adding a lot of extra weight to your checked luggage on a plane, but renting equipment is much less expensive than replacing yours if something breaks! This is an especially important option to consider if you're looking for some critical shots that you don't normally get to experiment with.

5. Check Your Weight If you're flying, you should double-check the weight of your packed gear before leaving for the airport. Extra weight fees can quickly add up, especially if you're travelling solely for the purpose of photographing an event. Take the time to weigh yourself ahead of time so that you can get rid of unnecessary equipment or make plans to find it somewhere else. Tripods, for example, may be well worth the effort of fitting them in, but they can quickly add weight.

6. Expand Your Gear Are you travelling with a large group, whether it's your spouse, a couple of friends, or an assistant? Consider distributing your gear across multiple bags. This is especially useful if you have a travel companion who is known for packing light and is willing to lend you some of their extra space. Place your most fragile equipment in protective cases and bags, while more durable equipment can be spread out as needed.

7. Prepare Ahead of Time Will you be in charge of processing and printing while on the trip? If that's the case, you'll need to bring extra bags, not to mention the equipment. If, on the other hand, you're not going to take care of any of those tasks while you're away, make sure you have a backup method or two in place so that you don't miss any important shots on your way back home. Keep in mind how small memory cards are and how easily they can be damaged: When you're on the road, a digital backup can save your essential photos.

8. Think About Your Padding Much of your photography equipment is delicate and must be carefully cushioned while travelling. Take the time to properly pack those important items. However, less expensive or sturdier equipment may be easier to pack away with little padding, saving you some space and weight in your bags. As a photographer, you must bring a lot of equipment with you. Contact us today if you need more assistance learning how to navigate the world of professional photography.

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