Photo Trekking: A Traveling Photographer's Guide to Capturing Moments Around the World [Paperback]

Nick Onken (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 16, 2010

Pursue your photography passion. See the world.

Professional photographer Nick Onken leads you on a global adventure in this behind-the-scenes guide to the new generation of travel photography. Get an insider's guide on every step of the journey:

         > Break into the travel photography industry
         > Prepare for a successful trip
         > Shoot great pictures on location
         > Build your business and brand

Photo Trekking shows you how to hit the ground running, shoot from the heart, and get inspired by your surroundings, wherever your travels take you.

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About the Author

NICK ONKEN loves to take photos. He has traveled the world to produce stunning images for such clients as Nike, Bank of America, and Lamborghini, as well as nonprofit organizations and publications. His work has been published in such magazines as Marie Claire, Seventeen, Cosmopolitain, Smart Money, and elsewhere. Nick lives in Brooklyn, New York. To learn about his work and insights, get photo tips, and read his blog, visit www.nickonken.com. For live updates, follow him at www.twitter.com/nickonken.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Amphoto Books (March 16, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0817432809
• ISBN-13: 978-0817432805
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 0.4 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #797,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In a baby picture that documents Nick Onken's first encounter with photography, he's holding a Kodak 110 Instamatic. Upside down. Not taking a photo. Probably trying to get it in his mouth or balance it on top of something. Though, the thing did look like a building block, give the kid a break. He was only 3. And the sun was in his eyes.

Obviously, this wasn't a moment of clarity for Nick that the camera was his tool for creation. It wasn't until 20 some years later that he actually put it to use.

After developing a passion for art, Nick became a graphic designer and spent five years graphically designing things. And it was cool. And it went well. But when he started taking photos for a couple of his clients he got noticed and decided to get serious. So he took the camera out of his mouth and started pushing the button. A lot.
 
Today, after shooting for clients like Nike, State Farm Insurance, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and Lamborghini, Nick is quickly spreading his philosophy of photography.

A big believer in living in the moment, his photos follow suit. With a designer's eye, he's constantly searching for that perfect moment to tell the whole story. And the pursuit of these moments has taken him around the world. His love of travel has recently collided with his career and he's published his first book, Photo Trekking. It's also moved him from Los Angeles to New York City this year, abandoning the beautiful weather and tropical views in favor of subway lunatics and urban skylarking. The latter of which obviously lead to more interesting moments. You'll never catch a palm tree doing back flips on a crowded train.