This is the FOCUS Points photography podcast where we will talk on how you can start your photography adventure with a budget and have fun doing it

You can find us in Instagram @focuspointspodcast and on Twitter @focuspointspod. You can visit www.focuspointspod.com for a list of all our episodes 

You can find Amaurie Ramirez also on www.amaurierazphoto.com . There you can find all his social media accounts also a large variety of prints for sale.

If you have any questions about the show or anything related to photography you can always contact us to [email protected] or in any of our social media accounts 

In 2013 we took a flew to San Francisco to do a Northern California road trip. In part 1 we shared our memories and experiences, and in part 2 we’ll discuss and give tips on how to  plan, research, and budget your own photo road trip.

PLANNING

* Have an itinerary

    * Gives you a guideline of the places you want to visit.

    * Keep it flexible: plans change whether due to unexpected events, weather, or closures/cancelations.

    * Use google maps for routes and estimated travel times. This will give you an idea how much time you can    spend at each location and how many places you can visit in a day.

BUDGETING

* Transportation

    * car rentals, air fare, taxi, tolls, gasoline per day, Etc.

* Lodging

    * Pricing and availability

* Food

* Items you need

* Gear rentals if you’re going to take some with you 

RESEARCH

* General weather/climate conditions of locations you plan to visit

* Availability - is it currently open or closed for business. Has it been temporarily shut down. What are the times of operation?

* Check for open roads and park entrances if it has multiple ones

* Make reservations in advance for places that require it and/or with high tourist activity

* Type of car you’ll need

TIPS

* Keep it light especially when flying to your location

* Know your essentials (i.e. medication)

* We recommend renting a hybrid to save fuel costs

* Get a GPS navigator

* Get a cheap cellphone with a carrier you don’t have. Verizon

* Carry multiple memory cards or take a portable HD for storage on the go if you don’t want to carry your computer.

    * I’d say not to take your laptop, it’s a source of distraction and add to bulk. -R

* Always carry a cleaning kit for you camera with cloths so you can clean your lenses

* Carry snacks if you’re going to a remote place and you’re planning to stay

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We want to give a small project for those first listeners that want to start something and don’t know how:

* An easy project to start creating — countryside or nature landscapes. Upload your photo to Instagram with the hashtag #focuspointspodproject

* We want to see your work and give you a shout out on our next episode.

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