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About Photo Journeys

December 20, 2014April 5, 2020 Robin

Follow us as we explore many of the world’s most awe-inspiring and photogenic places, both close to home and to every continent around the globe – not just famous and iconic “must see” destinations, but also little-known treasures off-the-beaten-track that… Read moreAbout Photo Journeys

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Photographing the Saskatoon Riverbank in Winter

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Robin
CP Rail Bridge, Saskatoon in winter

The riverbank in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is among our favourite places for winter photography. But when we get bone-chilling temperatures in the minus 30s and 40s, as we had recently, it gets even better! Even in the coldest stretch of winter,… Read morePhotographing the Saskatoon Riverbank in Winter

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How to Photograph Patterns in Nature

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 Robin
Moss on forest floor

The patterns of nature are all around us. We find them in ice, snow, rocks, sand, water, leaves, lichen, spider webs, the texture of tree bark, to mention only a few. It’s a type of photography that is very accessible… Read moreHow to Photograph Patterns in Nature

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Getting the Shot: Hoi An at Night

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 Robin
Hoi An, Vietnam

This week we’re starting a new segment on Photo Journeys called Getting the Shot. It’s a behind the scenes look at a specific photograph each time and what was involved in getting the image – why we took it, what… Read moreGetting the Shot: Hoi An at Night

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Cool Tips for Winter Photography

January 14, 2021 Robin
Hoarfrost on tree, winter photography

It’s cold. It’s snowing. Everything is covered in frost. Days are short. What could be a better time to get outside for some photography? Winter gives us some great photo opportunities we don’t find at other times of the year…. Read moreCool Tips for Winter Photography

Photography, birds, Canada, landscape, National Park, photo hints, Saskatchewan, Winter  2 Comments

Making Eye Contact in Wildlife Photography

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 Robin
Harp seal pup, Canada

It’s all in the eyes. It’s human nature for us to to be drawn to the eyes first, whether we’re looking at people or animals. In wildlife photography, the goal is usually to focus on the eyes. A wildlife image… Read moreMaking Eye Contact in Wildlife Photography

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Experiencing Canada’s Great Migration in Saskatchewan

December 14, 2020February 14, 2021 Robin
Snow geese, Saskatchewan

Just after dawn, the constant chatter that carried on all night suddenly gets louder, a sure sign that something is about to happen. Seconds later it reaches a crescendo of raucous “whouk, whouk” calls as countless wings flap and thousands… Read moreExperiencing Canada’s Great Migration in Saskatchewan

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Robin and Arlene Karpan

We’re Robin and Arlene Karpan - travel writers, photographers, bloggers, book authors, and publishers, with several years of experience in the business. Each year we connect with millions of readers and viewers through a combination of print and online media. Our travel stories and/or photos have been published in well over 100 publications around the world, plus our material has been used by a wide variety of tourism organizations and businesses.

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Photo Journeys was named among the 100 Best Travel Photography Blogs on the web by FeedSpot, and among the 100 Best Canadian Photography Blogs by FeedSpot.

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July, 2020: First Place in the Best Landscape Photo category at the Travel Media Association of Canada Awards. Also another First Place, two Seconds, one Third, and an Honourable Mention. Read more on all awards:

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June, 2019: First Prize for the People’s Choice Awards in the Travel Media Association of Canada Awards. Second and Third Prize for the Best Landscape Photo, Honourable Mention for the Best People Photo, and Honourable Mention for the Best Adventure feature.

April, 2019: Won the Travel Media Award in the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence.

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