A successful photo trip involves good planning. Knowing the great photo spots is just the beginning. In today’s video, I share several of the tools I use to plan out a photo adventure. And… don’t forget to leave yourself slack time in your schedule. You never know what hidden photo gems you may find once you’re out in the field.

Finding photo opportunities: 500px, Instagram, Google

Planning & Plotting

• Apple Maps, for 3D views and virtual scouting
• Google Maps, My Places feature to plot locations and map routes
• The Photographer’s Ephemeris

Yr for local weather, iOS, Android 
Tide Chart FREE, iOS, Android
My Tide Times, iOS, Android

PHOTO GEAR I USE

• Sony A7Rii
• Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS
• Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS
• Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
• Really Right Stuff Tripod
• Formatt-Hitech Filters
• MindShift Camera Bags

The entire list is in The Gear Box.