A Traditional Balinese Cremation in Ubud

Hi, I’m Joris Hermans, Belgian documentary & world photographer. One year ago, I set off to travel and photograph the world with my partner in life, Joanna. I explore and photograph the world to meet people, experience cultures and learn as much as I possibly can about this awesome rock we’re living on. // Read more…

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Joris Hermans

Joanna Winter

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My First Photography Assignment - Mosango Hospital

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No, I don’t think photography can change the world. But it can change people who can change to world…

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Photography, Inspiration & Motivation

Become the Photographer You Want to Be: My Story - Part 1

Photography, Inspiration & Motivation

Being all over the place, it’s a problem I had and still have sometimes. Lots of photographers have the same problem: Not focusing their photography…

Photography, Inspiration & Motivation

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PHOTO ESSAY: It's a Small World - People and Their Phones

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Smartphones. It’s a very interesting relationship we have with our little pocket computers…

Photo Essays, Photography

Photography, Money & Marketing

How to Find Exciting Travel Photography Jobs

Photography, Money & Marketing

How things have changed for travel photographers. There used to be a time that it was a profession for specialists but not anymore…

Photography, Money & Marketing

Travel, Travel Gear

What to Pack For Long Term Travel: Tips & Tricks

Travel, Travel Gear

How do you —without the use of sorcery or magic— pack for long term traveling?

Travel, Travel Gear

India, Photography, Guides & Tips

Don't Forget Your Old Photos: Postcards From Puducherry

India, Photography, Guides & Tips

Do you look at old photos in your archive? You should. I’m back in Belgium after almost a year of traveling and finally I have the time to explore my archive of photos.

India, Photography, Guides & Tips

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BOOKS

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A Guide for the Wandering Photographer

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How I Photograph People: A Guide to Portrait Photography

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Mosango // Three Weeks in a Congolese Hospital

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Why Your Photography Needs Photoshop And Editing

Being a Travel Photographer - More Than Just Taking Photos

India Is The Ultimate Travel Photography Destination - Here’s Why

Travel Guide: The Dominican Republic in a Coconut Shell

Orangutans in Bukit Lawang: Meeting The Real King Louie

Sunrise At Mount Bromo - Hiking To Another Planet

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Off The Beaten Path Street Photography: From Hat Yai with Love

I love street photography but somehow I often don't like to shoot in large Asian cities. Hat Yai was different…

Street Photography with a Digital Medium Format Camera

“You're doing it wrong.” That's basically the reaction I get when people – without having seen my photos – learn I use a medium format camera for almost every kind of photography…

Is The Best Travel Camera Medium Format?

I'm getting a lot of questions about why and how I manage to travel with a heavy medium format camera. Someone even called me a beast being able to lug it around! I'm not but here's why I travel with it!

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