by phbl0g | May 15, 2019 | News
Later this year we’ll be launching a brand new product by SNAPP Guides; PhotoHound – a new way to find amazing photo spots. We listened to your feedback on SNAPP Guides and found that our photographers were looking for a way to plan their photography trips and...
by phbl0g | Nov 7, 2018 | Inspiration, Locations, Planning
Ready to explore Zion National Park with your camera? Laurent Martres presents 5 photo spots in Zion National Park for the adventurous photographer. Whilst these are by no means the hardest hikes in Zion Country, photographers looking for a challenge will find these...
by phbl0g | Sep 18, 2018 | Inspiration, Locations, Photography Tips, Planning
Five Great Spots to Photograph Mount Rainier from Puget Sound Heading to Puget Sound, WA? You won’t want to miss these five great spots to photograph Mount Rainier, AKA The Mountain. SNAPP Pro photographer Joe Becker shares his top 5 locations from which to best...
by phbl0g | Sep 11, 2018 | Inspiration, Locations, Planning
As with most cities, Berlin is most photogenic during the magical light of the blue hour. At this time of the day, the residual natural light and the artificial light of street lanterns and buildings are balanced perfectly. Here are Fabian Pfitzinger’s top 5 spots for...
by phbl0g | Aug 9, 2018 | Inspiration, Locations, Planning
Photographing Slovenia Nestled between the Alps and the Adriatic, Slovenia is an incredible photography destination with a growing reputation, but it still has the feel of being a little known paradise with some hidden gems yet to be discovered. May was the perfect...
by phbl0g | Jul 10, 2018 | Inspiration, Locations, Planning
5 Top Spots for Sunrise and Sunset in Rome If Rome is on your bucket list and you’re looking to plan a photography trip there soon, you’ll definitely enjoy the following post. SNAPP Guides Pro, Massimo Squillace shares 5 top spots for sunrise and sunset in and around...
by phbl0g | Jun 26, 2018 | Inspiration, Locations, Photography Tips, Planning
If you’re planning a photography trip to Florence anytime soon, you’ll no doubt want to photograph Il Duomo, the city’s famous cathedral dome. Here pro photographer Luka Esenko shares three of his favourite views of the imposing Renaissance dome which dominates this...
by phbl0g | Jun 19, 2018 | Inspiration
Planning To Photograph Wildflowers in Glacier National Park? SNAPP Guides Pro, Chuck Haney shares his favourite spots If you’re planning to photograph wildflowers in Glacier National Park this summer, now is the perfect time! Here SNAPP Pro photographer, Chuck Haney,...
by phbl0g | Apr 30, 2018 | Inspiration, Locations, Photography Tips, Planning
Three top locations on Anglesey for night photography The Isle of Anglesey in North Wales is a stargazers’ paradise. The night sky is much darker here than in many other places across the UK, providing a wealth of great dark locations for night photography. Here...
by phbl0g | Apr 25, 2018 | News
We’re delighted to announce that Mathew Browne is joining the SNAPP Guides team! Mathew first discovered us as a customer, having purchased our Dubai guide. He’s now in the process of creating several great guides of his own to locations in South Wales where he is...
by phbl0g | Apr 23, 2018 | Inspiration, Locations, Planning
Five of the best spots for sunrise or sunset in Seattle It’s definitely worth being sleepless in Seattle if it means you catch that magical light at the start or the end of the day! Here are five of the best spots for sunrise or sunset in Seattle by...
by phbl0g | Apr 17, 2018 | Inspiration, Locations, Photography Tips
SNAPP Guides founder, Luka Esenko, caught up with Moscow-born photographer, Daniel Kordan, to hear his thoughts about photographing known locations versus new, advice for anyone looking to make their name in photography and how he planned a recent trip to Slovenia....
by phbl0g | Mar 5, 2018 | Inspiration, Locations, Photography Tips, Planning
Photographing The Everest Region Planning a trip to the Everest Region? Seasoned trekker and SNAPP Pro photographer, Alex Treadway, gives his top tips on planning the ultimate photography trip to the Himalayas “The Everest Region is a magnet for photographers....
by phbl0g | Feb 23, 2018 | Locations, News
Dear friends and fellow photographers We are delighted to announce two new SNAPP Guides in the Europe collection: Vienna, Austria – by Rainer Mirau Explore 33 spots and 90+ inspirational images and get the most out of your visit to Vienna. This grand city offers...
by phbl0g | Feb 20, 2018 | Inspiration, Locations, Planning
Photographing Tuscany – San Miniato If you have Tuscany in your sights and are planning a trip there soon, San Miniato is a great location to warm up your camera. Sitting high and pretty atop three hills, the medieval town of San Miniato dominates the Arno...
by phbl0g | Feb 5, 2018 | Inspiration, Locations, Photography Tips
One could argue that no photography guide is required when arriving in Vienna, Austria, even if it’s your first visit. You could point your camera in pretty much any direction and capture the beauty of this city, home to so many epic architectural ensembles and...
by phbl0g | Jan 11, 2018 | Inspiration, Locations, Planning
Thinking of planning a city photography trip to start 2018 and want to discover some great new photography spots? Be sure to check out our suggested top 5 must-visit European cities for travel photographers. 1) Bruges, Belgium Bonifacius Bridge from Andy...
by phbl0g | Dec 22, 2017 | Locations, News, Planning
Merry Christmas to you all. Our holiday gift is a free SNAPP Guide to photographing the beautiful city of Zagreb. Co-founder and SNAPP Pro, Luka Esenko, has put together a wonderful collection of 18 top photography spots to help you get the most out of any trip to...
by phbl0g | Nov 11, 2017 | News
Last night SNAPP Guides co-founder, Jules Renahan, attended the Richmond Business Awards 2017 presented by The Richmond & Twickenham Times and Richmond Chamber of Commerce. The event, hosted at Twickenham Rugby Stadium, was an opportunity to celebrate the absolute...
by phbl0g | Oct 12, 2017 | Inspiration, Locations, Photography Tips
However much time you have to spend exploring Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, you should definitely pack your camera, even if you only manage to grab a couple of opportunities to get out for an early morning or evening shoot. Whilst these 5 spots are best suited to...
by phbl0g | Oct 2, 2017 | News
We have just added 3 new guides to our collection bringing our total destinations to 30! Take a look – we’d love to hear what you think and hear how you are getting on using our SNAPP Guides in the field. Joining our collection we have Northumberland by...
by phbl0g | Sep 28, 2017 | Inspiration, Locations, Photography Tips, Planning
Autumn is a fantastic season, with a bright array of vivid warm colours such as oranges, reds and yellows. It’s a process where leaves start to die, but for a photographer, they actually come to life. At the height of summer, with the exception of heather season, the...
by phbl0g | Aug 25, 2017 | Inspiration, Locations, Planning
Friend and follower of SNAPP Guides, E. David Luria (founder of Washington Photo Safari), enjoys sharing photo locations as much as we do, so he kindly wrote this post giving some great location tips for photographing Washington DC. David writes: “Here’s how to...
by phbl0g | Aug 12, 2017 | Locations, Planning
When I first saw images from the granite beaches of the Seychelles by my colleague and Snapp Guides team member Esen Tunar I knew I want to go there. So we planned our family holidays accordingly and spent three beautiful weeks there this July. Our time was divided...
by phbl0g | Jul 19, 2017 | News
We’ve loved hearing back from so many photographers using our app in the field and on their travels. We want you to find SNAPP Guides as easy as possible to use and to get the most out of the tips, local info and spot locations provided by our pro photographers....
by phbl0g | Jun 20, 2017 | Locations, News
We are delighted to announce that we are adding 4 new guides into the app this week bringing our total published destinations to 27! The good news is we have even more being prepared for you behind the scenes and on their way to you very soon. These latest guides are...
by phbl0g | May 8, 2017 | News
We are delighted to announce that version 1.2 of SNAPP Guides is now available for both iOS and Android and hope that you will enjoy the upgrades. Now you can: – Access purchased guides instantly online – Choose to download a guide to your...
by phbl0g | Apr 27, 2017 | Inspiration, Locations, Planning
SNAPP Guides talked to US photographer Courtney Moore about her winning wildlife shots and how she set about creating a stunning portfolio of images of red foxes that earned her this year’s Young Travel Photographer of the Year award (Places and Experiences)...
by phbl0g | Apr 14, 2017 | News
MAKING FRIENDS AT THE PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW For the first time ever we showcased SNAPP Guides at The Photography Show (TPS) in Birmingham at the end of March. We were invited to showcase the app and guides in the Innovation Hub, a first for TPS too. Alongside 5 other...
by phbl0g | Feb 23, 2017 | News
When you travel for photography, every second in a new destination is precious. We are proud to have been invited to join the Innovation Hub at The Photography Show Birmingham to demonstrate how SNAPP Guides is changing the way photographers discover and explore some...
by phbl0g | Feb 15, 2017 | Inspiration, Photography Tips
Travel photography is not only about discovering beautiful destinations, it can also be a passport to meeting new people, experiencing other cultures and discovering common ground as well as differences. Photography can be a powerful tool for telling stories and...
by phbl0g | Jan 31, 2017 | Inspiration, Locations
This week the SNAPP Guides team caught up with photographer, Darpan Basak. At just 14 years old, he is this year’s winner of the prestigious Young Travel Photographer of the Year award. Darpan is a self-taught amateur photographer and an 8th grade student at...
by phbl0g | Jan 26, 2017 | Inspiration, Locations
One of the many exciting aspects of sponsoring a prestigious photography competition such as Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) is being privileged to talk to the photographers who created the winning shots, and to discover first-hand the stories behind the...
by phbl0g | Dec 12, 2016 | News
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS! Ljubljana, Slovenia, is home to SNAPP Guides HQ and is looking particularly beautiful in this festive run-up to Christmas. Where are your favourite spots to photograph Christmas lights? We’d love to see them and share them...
by phbl0g | Dec 5, 2016 | News
We’ve quite literally gone Christmas Crackers here at SNAPP Guides HQ! We’re in such a festive mood and Ljubljana is looking so beautiful and twinkly with all its lights and decorations, we’ve decided to give away (YES, that’s right… GIVE...
by phbl0g | Nov 23, 2016 | News
New Moon on Monday… (Any Duran Duran fans out there?!)It was a new super moon last Monday and our SNAPP Pros were out and about capturing it. Here’s how it looked from the Julian Alps above Triglav, Slovenia’s highest peak… NEW DESTINATIONS...
by phbl0g | Nov 17, 2016 | News
If, like me, you’re guilty of only ever having passed through Somerset on your way to Devon or Cornwall, Esen Tunar’s SNAPP Guide to photographing this surprisingly beautiful county in South West England will be sure to make you think again and book in for...
by phbl0g | Nov 10, 2016 | News
We are delighted to announce that not only have we fixed our Android download issues, but our developers have improved the guide download experience overall in the process! Thank you so much for your patience while we worked on...
by phbl0g | Oct 27, 2016 | News
We are aware that some of our Android users are experiencing difficulty viewing purchased guides on certain devices. If you have paid for a guide but it is not showing in MY GUIDES, please do make contact with us ([email protected]) including a screenshot of your...
by phbl0g | Oct 18, 2016 | News
If you’re planning to head to North Cascades National Park, WA with your camera, you’re in for a treat! We’ve just published a beautiful new guide to photographing this stunning US national park in partnership with pro photographers Vicky Spring and...
by phbl0g | Sep 23, 2016 | Inspiration, News
Thank you to everyone who participated in our #SNAPPslovenia challenge in partnership with @IGslovenia. It was a pleasure to see so many amazing photos and it really wasn’t easy to pick a winner as we had entries from over 500 photographers! In the end we all...
by phbl0g | Sep 8, 2016 | News
Lots of you have been asking, and we are thrilled to be able to tell you that SNAPP Guides is now available on Android. The Android version has all the same features as the iOS version. Use the SNAPP Guides app to: Search for new places to photograph Know the best...
by phbl0g | Jul 14, 2016 | Locations, News, Planning
There’s just so much to shoot in London that sometimes it’s hard to know where to start if you’ve got just one day to yourself with your camera. London-based SNAPP Pro-Photographer Jon Reid gives his suggestion for a dawn till dusk shoot in the...
by phbl0g | Jul 4, 2016 | News
SNAPP Guides is delighted to sponsor Travel Photographer of the Year 2016 (TPOTY), an annual competition which showcases the very best in travel photography from around the world. Run by photographers for photographers, TPOTY was founded in 2003 and rapidly became one...
by phbl0g | Jun 15, 2016 | News, Planning
Tara Marshall shares her experience of using our guide to photographing Dubrovnik, Croatia and how SNAPP Guides came to the rescue… “I had mentioned on my original post back on day one of this incredible Croatian adventure that our workshop leader had...
by phbl0g | May 24, 2016 | News
Getting your logo right is one of the key components in creating an identity for any new start-up. In Malcom Gladwell’s book, Blink, he talks about the power of the first glance – unconscious reactions and spontaneous conclusions made during the first two...
by phbl0g | May 17, 2016 | News
Two years ago we had an idea to build an app-based tool for photographers that would get people to the right places at the right times to get the shots they wanted. Here’s the story of how we got SNAPP Guides off the ground and created an app that travelling...
by phbl0g | May 5, 2016 | Locations, Planning
Photos by pro photographer, Jon Reid for SNAPP Guides; smart destination guides for photographers 1) Holland Park Travel to: Holland Park tube station About this spot: Set in one of London’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, the park contains semi-wild woodland as well...
by phbl0g | May 3, 2016 | News
Tim Parkin and the OnLandscape team interviewed SNAPP Guides co-founder and pro photographer Luka Esenko in their latest issue and it’s a great read! Luka talks about his passion for his craft, inspiration for his images and how he and his business partner Jules...
by phbl0g | Apr 28, 2016 | News
We are thrilled to welcome Rainer Mirau to our team of SNAPP Guides Pros. Rainer is an professional landscape photographer and author from Austria and will start by creating a SNAPP Guide to Vienna with us this summer. We couldn’t be more excited – this is such...
by phbl0g | Apr 28, 2016 | News
We are honoured to be featured by 500px! Here SNAPP Guides co-founder Luka Esenko shows you how to photograph classic Lake Bled like a local as well as alternative ways to capture an iconic location How to Photograph the Iconic Lake Bled Like A...
by phbl0g | Apr 15, 2016 | Inspiration, News, Photography Tips
There’s nothing like a spot of macro photography for making you stop to appreciate nature’s tinier gems I have never classed myself as a macro photographer and as a landscape photographer, usually I’m all about the big views and dramatic scenery. But sometimes as a...
by phbl0g | Apr 2, 2016 | News
When you travel for photography, every second you have in a new destination is precious. SNAPP Guides is a new app for photographers created by photographers to ensure you get the most out of every photo shoot, however long you have to spend out with your camera, and...
by phbl0g | Feb 9, 2016 | News
It’s not uncommon for friends or other non-photographers viewing my travel and landscape portfolios to comment “I love your shots, but can you truly experience a location when you’re out photographing it?” It’s a question I’ve heard many a time; as if they believe...
by phbl0g | Feb 9, 2016 | News, Photography Tips
The festive season is now in full swing! It’s a busy time of year but let’s not forget to make the most of the few short weeks where Christmas lights magically transform our surroundings.It’s never a bad thing to refresh our memories on how best to capture those...
by phbl0g | Feb 9, 2016 | Locations, News
The great thing about building a location finding app like SNAPP Guides is that you get to discover incredible new places to photograph on a daily basis. When creating destination guides for photographers you clearly can’t skip the iconic locations, nor would we want...
by phbl0g | Feb 9, 2016 | Inspiration, News
Sometimes as photographers we place a heavy burden on ourselves to be original. Discussions abound on the internet about whether in this visual age where we are bombarded with images on a daily basis originality is even possible any more. Some will go as far as to...
