Travel Photography with National Geographic Photographer Massimo Bassano

Massimo started his career in the photography field thanks to his ocean and sailing knowledge. He got a job as a fixer for a National Geographic cover story about Christopher Columbus. Such an opportunity opened a new vision for his career path, and so he decided to become documentary photographer for the Society. In this way, his passion for human culture, history and wildlife became the reason to explore the planet on land and not just on the ocean. After 30 years and 83 countries explored for National Geographic, he still loves to travel and explore, even more than before. His passion for photography is the key to opening connections with people and Mother Nature. Massimo loves to photograph the truth. As documentary photographer, he always tries to photograph the reality of how it is. Trying to transform that into an image is what attracts him. Whether it be people or wildlife it does not make a difference – he loves everything. From a crowded square, packed with people, to the silence of the ice pack in Antarctica watching a lazy leopard seal.

Massimo learned by working for photographers in the field so he loves to teach and to give back what he’s learned, and share what made him world famous. “Looking at the planet through a lens is one of the best ways to travel and explore new places. A camera does not just immortalize your memories, but it also immerses you into a situation that you would not normally look for.” – says Massimo.

This talk will cover the following topics in regards to travel photography:

1- Why travel with a camera

2- Planning a photography trip at your desk. Day by day, permissions and more

3- Researching and studying

4- Gear and packing

5- Storytelling…that’s the way

6- Captioning to enrich the message

7- Showing the results to an audience (getting feedback)

Visit Massimo’s website for more of his stunning photography!

https://www.massimobassano.com/