{"id":21279,"date":"2019-04-06T18:00:46","date_gmt":"2019-04-06T17:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=21279"},"modified":"2019-04-11T13:02:46","modified_gmt":"2019-04-11T12:02:46","slug":"lifes-a-beach-if-you-work-for-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/lifes-a-beach-if-you-work-for-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Life&#8217;s a Beach&#8230;If You Work for It!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From its sun-kissed beaches, spellbinding coastline, and sights as iconic as the films shot in its backyard, being picture-perfect comes all too easily to <a href=\"\/v\/state-california\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">California<\/a>. So when <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bettinabogar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bettina Bogar<\/a> was sent on a photography assignment to Los Angeles, it&#8217;s no surprise she discovered that while the California Dream might take a lot of hard work to capture, it&#8217;s worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a little girl, Bogar used to borrow her mother&#8217;s cameras, and she would use her pocket money to develop the pictures she had taken. Although she didn&#8217;t consider photography as a career until her early twenties, Bogar would always gravitate towards other photographers, who were more than happy to share their knowledge and serve as mentors. This process allowed Bogar to master her skills and turn a passion from childhood into a pursuit for life and travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/download5.jpeg\" alt=\"a woman in a white shirt with a camera around her neck with a city scape in blurred in the background\" class=\"wp-image-21323 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/download5.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/download5-300x200.jpeg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/453;\" \/><figcaption>Photography allows Bogar to tap into a destination | Courtesy of Michelle&nbsp;Quance<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These days you&#8217;ll find Bogar a plane trip away from her next assignment in some beautiful corner of the world. It sounds like the dream job, swanning off to destinations, in search of the perfect shot, and maybe it is. We chatted with Bogar to find out how taking pictures all over the world has shaped the way she sees it, whether photography makes travelling more fun and why she&#8217;ll never turn down a gig by the ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/f\/photography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photography Tours and Trips <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You travel for work often but is there a trip that&#8217;s had more of an impact on you than others? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BB:<\/strong> Four years ago, I was sent to Los Angeles (LA) on an assignment, and my job was to tell a story about the city&#8217;s neighbourhoods beyond the attractions. What does it feel like to wake up in one of those neighbourhoods as though you were living there?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the person going by me on a pair of rollerskates to the woman walking her dog and the coffee shops and restaurants, I had to capture the moments that brought these spaces to life. I was living in a hotel room, working 14-hour days, discovering all these neighbourhoods in detail, and the experience opened me up as an explorer and traveller. I would walk and walk for hours, talking to everyone, listening to my gut, letting it guide me at every turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was my first solo trip, and it was life-changing. It was such a meaningful and engaging way to travel alone. I formed a deep connection with California and fell in love with it. I became more intuitive as a photographer and as a traveller because of this experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Man-on-beach-in-the-sunset.jpg\" alt=\"a man walking a beach throwing the ball in the air\" class=\"wp-image-21322 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Man-on-beach-in-the-sunset.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Man-on-beach-in-the-sunset-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/453;\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bettinabogar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">\u00a9 Bettina Bogar<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s different about exploring the world through a lens and exploring it with your naked eye? <br><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BB:<\/strong> For me, it isn&#8217;t different. Because in my mind, I&#8217;m always composing an image. It\u2019s not something you can turn off, once it\u2019s on, that&#8217;s it. But I think that when you\u2019re exploring the world, it\u2019s not just about looking, it&#8217;s about seeing, hearing, tasting\u2026 it&#8217;s about<br>creating human connections. What it feels like to be somewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What advice would you give travellers that want to experience a destination, who aren\u2019t necessarily photographers, but want to dig their heels in as you were able to in\u00a0California<\/strong>? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BB:<\/strong> Stay somewhere local and talk to people. I spoke to as many people as possible in LA. Find out where the locals go to eat; those conversations are what lead to experiences. There are so many ways to find things online now but why not just talk to people instead? When you wake up in the morning, why not ask someone where they go for their coffee instead of using the Internet? <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the time we\u2019re just glued to our phones, which is why I turned off my phone on a recent trip to <a href=\"\/v\/islands-bali\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Bali<\/a>. It\u2019s not a myth. When you switch off your phone, you do get to take in everything more and appreciate it. So, if you want an authentic experience, turn off your phone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are your top tips for amateur photographers who travel for pleasure? <\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BB:<\/strong> Get to know the place first. When I travel for pleasure, I don&#8217;t use my camera for the first few days. I just walk around and experience my surroundings, to understand the light, people, accents and culture. Just let it be. Inspiration needs space, and you&#8217;ll always create better images when you feel inspired. In Bali, after spending time with the locals and witnessing their deep, sincere gratitude for life, it was so moving that I couldn\u2019t put my camera down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Coastlines-copy.jpg\" alt=\"aerial view of a green coastline of greenery\" class=\"wp-image-21328 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Coastlines-copy.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Coastlines-copy-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/453;\" \/><figcaption>Discover a place before you start taking pictures of it | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bettinabogar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">\u00a9 Bettina Bogar <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does a lens allow you to tap into a location or does it hinder you? <\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BB:<\/strong> When you\u2019re in a place with a purpose, it lets you tap into a destination. I\u2019m always fascinated at how locals will help you bring your vision to life. People invite you into their lives, or want to show you things because they want something to be seen or captured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few winters ago I had to shoot an assignment in Havana, Cuba. As our team was walking down the cobblestone streets, this lady saw us from her balcony and invited us into a museum that wasn&#8217;t open to the public. Out of nowhere, we had the most epic photo shoot location, a historic building, with balconies overlooking the streets of Havana. Cubans are some of the kindest people I&#8217;ve met &#8211; they are very proud of their heritage and keen to show it to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s your number one tip for visiting a new place?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BB:<\/strong> Always have the country&#8217;s currency on you. You never know when your credit card might <g class=\"gr_ gr_58 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace\" id=\"58\" data-gr-id=\"58\">fail<\/g>, or phone will die. Cash could be your only option to grab some water or hail a cab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What advice would you give aspiring travel photographers who want to do it for a living?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BB:<\/strong> Find your niche. Don&#8217;t try to be everything for everyone. Try multiple things; see what you love the most. And then give it all you&#8217;ve got. If you&#8217;re a photographer or just starting, my advice is that you reach out to the ones you look up to. And when they don&#8217;t reply, you follow up. And then follow up until they do.\u00a0You have to work for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For photographers, travelling for a living requires extra everything.<br>You carry extra luggage (your equipment and personal items), you need additional insurance, and you are working with a client. There are usually crazy early call times for sunrise shoots, as well as editing (and not sleeping) on planes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you travel for a photography assignment, the way you explore the world is different. You aren&#8217;t on vacation, and while you may miss out on some of the things you want to do in a certain country, it&#8217;s still amazing. At the end of each trip, you still experience something new and incredible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s your favourite place to take pictures?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BB:<\/strong> The world&#8217;s beaches and coastlines. Whether it&#8217;s the California coast, Tofino, Nusa Lembongan, Australia, or an island in the Caribbean \u2014 I gravitate towards big, open spaces. When I&#8217;m by the ocean, I feel like I can breathe more, and it\u2019s a space that makes it easier to tap into my creativity and intuition as a photographer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/BettinaBogar-80-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"an aerial view shot of a man on a beach\" class=\"wp-image-21325 lazyload\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/BettinaBogar-80-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/BettinaBogar-80-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/BettinaBogar-80-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/BettinaBogar-80.jpg 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/454;\" \/><figcaption>Spend more time in landscapes that inspire you | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bettinabogar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">\u00a9 Bettina Bogar <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are your travel essentials?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BB:<\/strong> Sunscreen, Nexus, and my&nbsp;Away carry-on. It fits my camera bag, so I don&#8217;t have to carry it on my back. It also has a built-in charger for my phone, which is quite nice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How has travel shaped your day-to-day passions?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BB:<\/strong> Nothing inspires me more than arriving in a new place. I&#8217;ve been pretty fortunate to travel around the world quite a lot, which actually makes it quite challenging to create art from the same place. The travel bug is a real thing, once you get it, you cannot be cured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If you could take a tour anywhere in the world, where would you go and what would you do?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BB:<\/strong> The next country on my list is New Zealand. I&#8217;ve been admiring New Zealand for quite some time and on my recent travels to Indonesia, I made a dear friend, who introduced me to a little of New Zealand&#8217;s culture. Possibly a wine tour, I&#8217;m also obsessed with wine from <a href=\"\/i\/new-zealand-wine-tasting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">New Zealand<\/a>, and currently taking a pretty extensive wine-course, where I&#8217;ve learned a lot about the country and its wine-making techniques. I would love to go to Marlborough, Waiparah Valley, and Hawke&#8217;s Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/7-modern-female-explorers-who-inspire-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7 Modern Female Explorers Who Inspire Us<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bettina Bogar is on a mission to discover and capture the world&#8217;s coastlines, but it&#8217;s not all play. 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