Stefano Politi Markovina

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Ramadan Travel Photography: Tips for Visiting Muslim Countries

In 2026, Ramadan will start on Wednesday, February 18 and end on Thursday, March 19.

If you are planning to visit a Muslim-majority country, it is important to understand what Ramadan is and how it can affect daily life—especially if you are a travel photographer.

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A Tender Gay Kiss in Milan

A few years ago, I was wandering through Milan with my camera, back in the city where I grew up. It was one of those perfect April mornings — sunlight warming the façades, trees exploding into bloom, and the easy rhythm of people drifting through the fashion streets that give Milan its pulse. Spring, that day, felt like it was performing just for me. Continue reading “A Tender Gay Kiss in Milan”

Photographing snow

Winter is definitely a magical season for shooting photos. Here are a few practical and technical tips about how photographing snow. First of all, in order to get some great photos of snow and mountain landscapes during the cold weather, you have to take great care about your camera and yourself.

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Photography Tips for Capturing the Wooden Churches of Slovakia

Slovakia is home to more than 60 unique and stunning wooden churches. Centuries of history shape these sacred buildings, and lush hills surround them, making them some of the country’s most photogenic landmarks. These rustic structures offer photographers a rare blend of architectural artistry, spiritual atmosphere, and dramatic natural surroundings.

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Photographing Fallas in Valencia

The Fallas (or Falles in Valencian language) are one of the most incredible and riotous fiestas you can photograph in Spain. Photographing fallas is a perfect blaze of colors, people, parades and fireworks for the happiness of your camera.

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Drone photography for beginners

In the last few years, drone photography has revolutionized the way photographers document the world they see through their images. Nowadays, more and more photographers use drones as a tool to diversify their shots and express themselves in new creative ways.

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