How To Travel With Your Gear
How To Travel With Your Gear
A Destination Photographer’s Travel Plan
The first time I flew on an airplane with my camera equipment I was SO nervous. What if something went wrong? What if my gear were to get damaged? What if flying ruined my film? But the good news is, it’s not as difficult as you’d think as long as you prepare ahead! I have put together some tips to help you travel with your photography equipment! Ready?! Here we go!
Plan Ahead
The number one tip to successfully travel with your gear is to simply plan ahead. Think about what types of destination photography you will be doing and exactly what you need for the job. This will help when it comes time for packing everything. If there’s anything you won’t be using, don’t bring it! Making a checklist will help keep everything organized so you can keep track of everything.
Organize Your Gear
When traveling, it is SO important to organize everything. Get a container for your batteries, color coat your lenses, make sure everything goes in the same spot so it is easy to find and grab.
Use Travel Approved Bags
The number one priority when traveling with your gear is to keep your lenses safe. This means extra padding and support. Something like a Think Tank is PERFECT to travel with to be sure your gear stays 100% secure. You also want to keep in mind the type of traveling you will be doing. For flying, make sure you have an airline-approved carry on bag.
All of the items that I use but are not as fragile, I pack in separate luggage that will be checked. Such items include light stands, a reflector, my little step stool, and my styling details. I make sure they are secured and packed well.
Ask For Hand checks In Security
Film can be exposed during the TSA baggage scanning process. The airplane itself emits low radiation which will also expose the film a little bit. When traveling, especially with already exposed film, try to limit as much extra exposure as possible. Ask the TSA to hand check film and any fragile photography equipment. Plan for extra time to have everything hand checked and don’t be afraid to ask the TSA.
A Destination Photographer’s Travel Plan
The first time I flew on an airplane with my camera equipment I was SO nervous. What if something went wrong? What if my gear were to get damaged? What if flying ruined my film? But the good news is, it’s not as difficult as you’d think as long as you prepare ahead! I have put together some tips to help you travel with your photography equipment! Ready?! Here we go!
Plan Ahead
The number one tip to successfully travel with your gear is to simply plan ahead. Think about what types of destination photography you will be doing and exactly what you need for the job. This will help when it comes time for packing everything. If there’s anything you won’t be using, don’t bring it! Making a checklist will help keep everything organized so you can keep track of everything.
Organize Your Gear
When traveling, it is SO important to organize everything. Get a container for your batteries, color coat your lenses, make sure everything goes in the same spot so it is easy to find and grab.
Use Travel Approved Bags
The number one priority when traveling with your gear is to keep your lenses safe. This means extra padding and support. Something like a Think Tank is PERFECT to travel with to be sure your gear stays 100% secure. You also want to keep in mind the type of traveling you will be doing. For flying, make sure you have an airline-approved carry on bag.
All of the items that I use but are not as fragile, I pack in separate luggage that will be checked. Such items include light stands, a reflector, my little step stool, and my styling details. I make sure they are secured and packed well.
Ask For Hand checks In Security
Film can be exposed during the TSA baggage scanning process. The airplane itself emits low radiation which will also expose the film a little bit. When traveling, especially with already exposed film, try to limit as much extra exposure as possible. Ask the TSA to hand check film and any fragile photography equipment. Plan for extra time to have everything hand checked and don’t be afraid to ask the TSA.
