The ‘best’ lens for street photography is a debate that has gone on for what seems like forever. Many purists stand by the traditional 35mm focal length as the only ‘true’ street lens, lots of folks recommend wider lenses like a 24mm, and…

Street is, in many ways, the punk rock of the photography world. It can be chaotic and confrontational and raw and emotional, and I would argue that the only necessary component of a good street photograph is the kind and quality of message, story, or emotion that it conveys.

Charleston is a really unique location for street photography! The city has a gritty old-school East Coast city vibe and reminded me of what I could only describe as a miniature, coastal Philadelphia at times.

The good news is that I can definitely recommend traveling to Asheville, or really anywhere in the Carolinas during the fall season! Autumn in the Carolinas is gorgeous. The dense and seemingly never-ending deciduous forests…

What I can say now, looking back, is that I found something to love in every single place I visited from Columbus to Philadelphia…

In early summer 2021, my partner Lauren and I flew from Denver to Los Angeles, and drove a rental car all the way up the coast to Seattle.

Downtown Seattle street photography is a one-of-a-kind experience. This moody, rainy city seems to have a built-in layer of mystery, and it’s full of incredible architecture making it the perfect backdrop for any street photographer.

If you’re new to flying (or driving) with camera gear, this list is for you. Although, experienced travel photographers are more than welcome to read on and weigh in with your own tips too. My contact info is at the bottom, so let me know what you think!