The Backpacking Photographer

Choosing a Camera

The camera is the most basic and fundamental piece of equipment any photographer will have. It is the tool that captures the photographer’s vision, recording light in a way that allows a particular scene be shared with others. Choosing a camera is a daunting task to begin with, and the specific needs of the traveling [...]

Posted at 3:52 pm on February 5, 2010 | leave a comment | Filed Under: Tips and Techniques | read on

The Difficulties of Backpacking with Photography Gear

Backpacking with photography equipment is a unique challenge that requires specific considerations when selecting and packing gear. The first, most obvious reason is that photography equipment is heavy. A typical photographer’s kit will include a camera (for serious photographers nowadays this is usually a digital SLR), several lenses, tripod, tripod head of some sort, and [...]

Posted at 10:06 am on January 3, 2009 | 1 comment | Filed Under: Tips and Techniques | Tagged: Gear, Kari Post | read on

About

The Backpacking Photographer blog was started by nature and wildlife photographer Kari Post in 2009. An avid adventurist and lover of nature, Kari began backpacking as a way to spend more time outdoors and combine her love for camping and hiking. As a photographer, she hoped to use backpacking as a means to explore and photograph new areas of wilderness.

In this blog, Kari shares gear reviews, travel tips, photographs, suggestions, and stories relating to her experiences combining photography and backpacking. Since backpacking with photography equipment is a unique challenge requiring specific equipment and planning, Kari hopes to provide other backpacking photographers with insight and inspiration and to help them make safe, informed, decisions regarding photography backpacking trips.

To learn more about Kari and her photography, please visit her websites at www.karipost.com .