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    A tuk tuk waiting in the rain in Bangkok, Thailand's Chinatown

    Thailand in the Rainy Season: How to Turn Wet Weather into Your Best Adventure

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    7 Ways to Let Travel Change Your Life

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    Traveler walking near an ancient temple in Indonesia, carrying a backpack and a Sawyer water bottle. Southeast Asia travel photography.

    Sawyer Personal Water Filter Bottle SP140 Review: A Reliable Filtration System for Travel & Backpacking

    Exploring the Sony RX100 Series: From the RX100 to the RX100 VII

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    A wide-angle view of rugged mountains and lush farmland in Laos taken from a high peak, showcasing the image quality possible with a modern travel camera.

    The Best Travel Cameras of 2026: A Pro’s Guide to Lightweight Gear

    10 Reasons Why Advanced Compact Cameras Are Perfect for Travel and Everyday Photography in 2026

    The Ricoh GR Series: Legendary Compact Cameras for Street Photography and Travel

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Nikki Zantop
JoinedAugust 18, 2024
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From my early years in the darkroom to photographing a cover for Travel + Leisure, my photography has always been a search for the right light. Since turning professional in 2007, I’ve used my background in film and fashion editorials to help travelers navigate the nuances of gear and composition. I’ve spent years documenting the world’s most interesting destinations—from motorbiking 6,000km through Vietnam to photographing the fragile ecosystems off the sea ice high in the Canadian Arctic. Having owned and tested systems from every major manufacturer, including Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, and Pentax, I now focus on helping travelers find the perfect tools to capture their own stories without being weighed down by their gear.
A tuk tuk waiting in the rain in Bangkok, Thailand's Chinatown
Travel

Thailand in the Rainy Season: How to Turn Wet Weather into Your Best Adventure

Thailand, a top global travel destination, is renowned for its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and great tourist infrastructure. But what...
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Foggy, humid conditions after the rain in Costa Rica's cloud forest
Photography Tips

Say Goodbye to Foggy Lenses: Essential Tips for Managing Humidity

With summertime comes hot and muggy conditions in many parts of the world, which as you may have experienced tend...
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The Best Travel Photography Books

It’s no secret that travel photography is one of the favorite topics here on ItsJustLight.com! Travel is one of the...
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7 Ways to Let Travel Change Your Life

Travel has the power to profoundly change your life, but only if you’re open to the possibility of stepping outside...
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The best books for learning about wildlife photography
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The Best Wildlife Photography Books for Learning

Wildlife photography is a tough genre to master, requiring not only excellent general photography skills and a keen sense of...
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The Best Canon DSLR Lenses Under $500

If you’re reading this guide, there’s probably one thing you’ve already realized — Canon DSLR lenses can be expensive. Really,...
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Travel Photography of Incheon International Airport in the Early Morning
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How to Book Really Cheap Flight Deals

When people find out how much I travel, one of the first questions they ask (and even if they don’t,...
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19 Proven Ways to Save Money Traveling

Money Saving Travel Tip #1: Don’t Leave Planning until the Last Minute While it’s true that there are sometimes amazing...
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How to Do a Reverse Image Search for Stolen Photos

How many images are on the internet? It’s impossible to say for sure: by 2010, Google had indexed more than...
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