I find less and less time everyday on things I would like to do (like updating my photo-folio). However, I like to keep myself busy and I’ve been busy thinking for the past couple of days what photography equipment should I take with me to Poland (for those of you who don’t know: I leave there on Saturday for 3 weeks). Overall, I don’t have too much equipment but when you travel by plane, every thing you put in your suitcase has to be well thought before it actually makes to the suitcase.

The main problem I have in making my decision is with two things: the light reflector and the tripod. I will definitely shoot some portrait pictures but I won’t have an assistant with me to hold the reflector (well an option is to ask a model to hold a reflector when you take a picture of a face only but never mind). Decision #1: the light reflector stays at home.

Second thing: the tripod. I have a relatively small Giotto tripod…but…will I need it? Hmm… might be useful to put flash speedlight on it and position the light source appropriately. However, there is a ‘but’: I will take pictures outdoor and it could be a great opportunity for me to work and experiment with natural light sources. Besides, I don’t see myself carrying a tripod. HA! Poland! It would be stolen probably anyway! Decision #2: the tripod stays at home.

That was quick decision-making process! What’s it?