Do you have more than a few days to explore Istanbul? Have you already walked along the Hippodrome and seen Istanbul’s old town in Sultan Ahmet? Here are a few off-the-beaten path locations in Istanbul that are sure to inspire your creative direction. Follow along with this 4 part photography guide, outlining some of the best locations across Istanbul and Turkey to photograph and explore. I was lucky to travel through Istanbul/Turkey in 2014 with my first digital camera.

Walking along Bratislava’s Waterfront (Tyršovo Nábrežie) you’ll find a great series of city vantage points and architecturally interesting bridges in Slovakia’s Capital, Bratislava. Here’s a comprehensive list of the possible locations you can shoot along the waterfront! This guide focuses exclusively on Bratislava’s Waterfront Walkway, its bridges, and skyline views. I’ve included a few tips, the gear I used, and how to get to each location using Google Maps!

Traveling to Bratislava, Slovakia and looking for some photo-worthy locations? After spending a few days in Vienna’s sister city Bratislava for a client workshop, I have listed out a few of my favorite locations to photograph in the city over this 2-part series. I’ve also included a few tips, the gear I used, and how to get to each location using Google Maps!

Heading out to Chicago but don’t know where to shoot? After exploring the city for 2 months, I have put together a 4 part series on the best photography locations in Chicago which include Classic Locations, Waterways and Boats, CDOT Trains and Parking Lots, and Alternative Chicago spots.

I’ve also included a few tips, the gear I used, and how to get to each location through Google Maps.

Stasia Matsumoto is a Tokyo-based photographer. She has dedicated her time to both styling and kimono and tattoo related images as well as Tokyo’s urban and street scenes. You can find more of her work on Instagram at @Acchi_Kocchi and @inkimono.

Tyler McKay is a Toronto-based photographer. He has dedicated his time to shooting cityscapes and street photography. His signature work focuses on fine-tuned Lightroom Editing and vibrant night street photography. Along with following him on his Instagram, check out his work at www.tylersjourney.com