In this episode, Jeremy interviews Kirsten Alana, travel photographer and globetrotter. Prepare to be inspired as she shares how she spent 4 years traveling the world as a digital nomad, making her dreams come true... and all with a camera in her hand. Plus, she shares some professional tips on improving your photography skills - whether that be with a smartphone or DSLR, you're getting solid advice from a pro!

In This Episode

• 00:54 Meet Kirsten
• 04:00 How did you become a professional travel photographer?
• 06:06 Getting started as a photographer
• 11:47 4 years as a digital nomad
• 12:40 What is your single best tip for taking better pictures?
• 14:13 Smartphone tips
• 15:54 Kirsten's camera gear
• 17:25 Smartphone vs camera?
• 22:17 Lightroom
• 25:43 Kirsten's travel style
• 27:56 Packing tips for female travelers
• 30:47 Packing your camera gear
• 32:10 Word to the Wise

People On This Episode

• Jeremy Michael Cohen
• Kirsten Alana (or you can find her on Facebook)

Links from This Episode

• Power Trip 038: Travel Photography - Fred and Jeremy discuss their thoughts on taking better travel pictures
• VSCO Cam - App for taking better pictures with your smartphone
• Samsung NX500, Samsung NX1 - Cameras Kirsten is currently using
• Lightroom - Photo editing software from Adobe
• Tieks, Poppy Barley - Shoes Kirsten likes to travel with

Word to the Wise

• Jeremy: Six Armies in Normandy by John Keegan - History written like a novel; Read about the strategy and day-to-day life for the troops on the ground
• Kirsten: Wherevermag.com - Travel zine with beautiful photos and great articles; Safari - Geoffrey Kent's travel memoir

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