Ira Block's Travel Photography Series: What to Pack when Travel Meets Photography

04/23/2026

When traveling it’s always best to have a compact and mobile kit that works for your personal style of image making. Photographer Ira Block has been on many trips and is a master of packing the essentials. He goes over the most compact equipment and packing tips for your next adventure.

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 2:44 - Travel cases & bags
  • 7:44 - Learning how to pack for different trips
  • 13:45 - Do we really need a tripod?
  • 17:06 - Master list
  • 18:07 - Pack for the elements
  • 31:07 - Pack according to the key images (compact equipment)
  • 53:47 - Lenses
  • 55:42 - Compact camera setup
  • 57:58 - Ira's book "Cuba Loves Baseball"
  • 1:02:13 - Pack accessories
  • 1:26:30 - More toys
  • 1:29:04 - Closing

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