Spent the last few years shooting adventure and travel content on the road, and the biggest lesson isn't about gear — it's about timing.

Most people chase the 'perfect' golden hour shot and miss everything else. Some of my best frames came from the 10 minutes right before a storm hit, or the chaos of a market at 6am before anyone's awake.

A few things that changed how I shoot:

• Show up before the light is good, not when it is — you catch the setup, not just the payoff

• The best BTS shots happen in transit, not at the destination

• Bring one camera you're willing to risk damaging — you'll take more risks with it

I started sharing the unfiltered version of this — the drops, outtakes, and stories behind each shot — in a private feed. If you're into travel photography or just love seeing how the sausage gets made, it's called The Vault.