by Regis | Jun 21, 2026 | Being a photographer, Régis
A Memory I Didn’t Expect to Come Back First Some photography assignments stay with you because of the images.Others stay with you because you are still slightly surprised you made it back outside. Photographing inside a prison was one of those. This assignment was for...
by Regis | Jun 7, 2026 | Asia Travel Photography, Being a photographer, Régis
Why Authentic Experience Will Matter More Than Ever In recent conversations, I often hear the same question: “Are you not afraid of AI replacing photography?” It’s a fair question. At first glance, AI already appears capable of producing images that rival photography...
by Regis | May 31, 2026 | Asia Travel Photography, Being a photographer, Long Photo Workshops, Régis
Travel Photography Ethics: Staged Images, Workshop Culture, and the Crisis of Authenticity First, I would like to thank Justin Mott for helping reopen an important and necessary discussion about honesty in travel photography. I would also like to acknowledge Etienne...
by Regis | May 23, 2026 | Updates
Why This Is a Photo Adventure — Not a Holiday There are two kinds of travel photographers. The first kind likes infinity pools, rooftop cocktails, and asking the hotel receptionist if the avocado toast is organic. The second kind willingly spends two nights in a...
by Regis | May 18, 2026 | Asia Travel Photography, Long Photo Workshops, Uzbekistan Photography Tour
There are photography tours where everything is prepared in advance for the camera. The smiling old man sitting perfectly in the light.The artisan repeating the same gesture ten times a day for different groups.The “authentic portrait” recreated every week for...
by Regis | Apr 12, 2026 | Updates
This morning started like a completely normal day. Coffee.Camera bag.A quick look at a few photos from the previous shoot. And then I noticed something strange. One of the photos looked a little soft. Not terribly soft. Just… slightly blurry. So I zoomed in. Still...
by Regis | Mar 15, 2026 | Asia Travel Photography, Cambodia Photography Tour, Ladakh Photography Tour, Long Photo Workshops, North India Photography Tour
The horn of a rickshaw cuts through the morning air. A tea seller pours steaming chai into small glasses while the smell of spices drifts through the street. A cow calmly walks between cars and bicycles as if traffic simply didn’t exist. Welcome to India. For...
by Regis | Mar 12, 2026 | Asia Travel Photography, Cambodia Photography Tour, Long Photo Workshops
Big hugs to our driver Sochea at the new Phnom Penh airport. Every photography workshop ends quietly. Suitcases roll away, cameras disappear into bags, and people who were strangers two weeks earlier suddenly feel like old friends. Fourteen days earlier, we had been...
by Regis | Feb 8, 2026 | Being a photographer, Long Photo Workshops, Régis
Every photographer remembers that question. “Which lens should I buy?” This article exists thanks to Judy, who asked me exactly that. I have to apologize, Judy—I took far too long to finally write this article, but here it is! It’s a question I hear all the...
by Regis | Feb 1, 2026 | Asia Travel Photography, Cambodia Photography Tour, Kyrgyzstan Photography Tour, Ladakh Photography Tour, Laos Photography Tour, Long Photo Workshops, Uzbekistan Photography Tour, Vietnam Photography Tour
Street photography is one of the most rewarding yet misunderstood genres of photography. Many beginners think it’s about fast reactions, chasing people, or capturing random moments. In reality, great street photography is built on observation, patience, and emotional...
