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How to Plan the Perfect Shoot with Glen Varnhagen

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Imagine landing in a new country, camera in hand—and realizing you missed the shot of a lifetime because you didn’t plan ahead.

On this episode, travel photographer Glen Varnhagen reveals the secrets to a bulletproof location research strategy that ensures you never waste time, money, or creative energy ever again. Too many photographers gamble on luck and leave with average shots; Glenn’s proven process replaces guesswork with certainty, drawing from adventures in over 120 countries.

Episode Highlights 🎤💡:

(08:47) - Research Turns a Short Trip into More Opportunities

(10:39) - Getting the Taj Mahal to Himself

(13:58) - Four Questions to Research Any Photography Location

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Connect with Glen Varnhagen ⬇

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00:00:43Introduction
00:03:25Making the most of limited time and money
00:04:48How Picture-Perfect Planning began
00:09:15Planning a photography trip to Madeira
00:11:22Getting the Taj Mahal to yourself
00:14:41Four questions to research any location
00:17:21When to start planning and preparing gear
00:18:39Handling the unexpected while traveling
00:21:36Photographing Rwanda and Uganda
00:26:22Getting up close with silverback gorillas
00:29:27How much planning does a photographer need?
00:30:48Planning for unpredictable Olympic assignments
00:33:22Conclusion

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