Category Archives: Travel

Families, and what precedes them (weddings)

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Michael Willems

Why do I love to shoot weddings and families? Because we live to love. We live a short time (although my son Daniel, when he was perhaps nine years old and I said “life’s very short!” instantly responded “No it … Continue reading →

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Tropical Paradise.

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Michael Willems

If you are thinking of a destination wedding, I say two things: Do it – you will never regret it. The beauty is amazing, and “all in once place just metres from your room” is great for a relaxed wedding. … Continue reading →

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Yah man!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Michael Willems

I am in Jamaica, to shoot Kristen and Dan’s destination wedding. This week will be intense, and fun. Lesson one: bring, among others, a wide angle lens. Wide angles are easy (great DOF, slow shutter possible) and offer dramatic perspectives. … Continue reading →

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Aftermath – Abandon All Dreams

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Michael Willems

“Aftermath” – a short series I shot in a foreclosed home in Henderson, Nevada yesterday. The contrast between the beautiful home and its present gutted nature, the abandoned dream is so great, and so sad.  None of this was staged, … Continue reading →

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What to bring on a trip?

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Michael Willems

Reader George asks: For leisure traveling which gear would you take with you Michael? I’m off to China for 3 weeks in September and still can’t decide what to take with me having 6 lenses /3 primes;28,50,85 and 3 zooms 16-35, … Continue reading →

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Africa….

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Michael Willems

You have heard me mention the Africa trip in August? Great news: info and a detailed itinerary are now available here (click) and there are still spaces available. For the photo trip of a lifetime, click now and come to one … Continue reading →

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Africa…

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Michael Willems

Check out this page. In August 2012, international photog Kristof is doing photo training during an Africa Safari trip. And great news: I will join too, if we get enough signups! This is the trip of a lifetime, both as a trip and as … Continue reading →

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Lens for Alaska?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Michael Willems

Reader Tyrone asks: I’m going away to Alaska on a cruise and was wondering if you had any recommendations for particular lenses that I should get for this trip. Sure. First, it is not easy. You will want a wide … Continue reading →

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Hazy? Solution here!

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Michael Willems

I have asked this before… what do you do when it is hazy? Like in this shot of Hong Kong? No-one will be impressed. So you can take the image into Lightroom, and drag “blacks” to the left and “exposure” … Continue reading →

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Tell the story

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Michael Willems

Here’s an image from a 2007 trip to Jerusalem: A typical “B-roll” picture – a picture that helps… …set the scene – where we are; Tell something about the environment; Make the viewer “work it out”; Provide a visually interesting … Continue reading →

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