Have Camera Will Travel

Every time I do a photo shoot in a less than urban location, I relearn things I know I knew but have to keep reminding myself.

1. Always wear good sturdy hiking shoes in the mountains. Wearing good mountain boots kept me from breaking an ankle, again.

2. Don't carry any more equipment than you'll need. I took 2 bodies and 3 lenses with me last trip. I was thankful that at the end of the day, my pack wasn't tearing my back up.

3. Always keep extra camera batteries with you. A battery can fail. No battery...no camera.

4. Don't forget to stay hydrated. Always bring water with you on a day outing. At high elevations, you'll get dehydrated quicker than you can fall down a hillside.

5. Memory cards fail. Always check your files when you have the time. Always bring spare memory cards with you. The last thing you need is to find out you've lost 100 photos to a bad memory card you didn't catch and replace.

6. Put a small first-aid kit in your bag. I guarantee you sooner or later, there will be blood.

7. Sunscreen. Did someone say sunscreen?