Camera Bag

Camera Bag: All About Camera Bags

December 18, 2023

Camera Bag: All About Camera Bags

Organizing your gear and choosing the right camera bag goes a long way toward improving your trackside photography experience.

Camera Bag: What Makes a Contest Winner?

October 26, 2023

Camera Bag: What Makes a Contest Winner?

A look back at some of the winners of Railfan & Railroad’s cover and center spread photography contests.

Camera Bag: Project Photography and Layering

September 26, 2023

Camera Bag: Project Photography and Layering

Many railroad photographers over the years have practiced the idea of project-based photography, that is going back to the same subject time and time again.

Camera Bag: Shooting Steam and Recreating The Past

May 5, 2023

Camera Bag: Shooting Steam and Recreating The Past

Here are a few things I’ve considered over the years when trying to capture images evocative of the steam era. 

Camera Bag: An Update on Drones and Remote ID

March 30, 2023

Camera Bag: An Update on Drones and Remote ID

Starting this year, it will be illegal to fly a drone that weighs more than 250 grams unless it has been outfitted with broadcasting equipment.

Camera Bag: Lessons From Stein

January 15, 2023

Camera Bag: Lessons From Stein

The Center for Railroad Photography & Art dives into the collection of Richard Steinheimer, arguably the greatest western railroad photographer of the 20th century.

Camera Bag: Trip Planning (and the Danger of Overplanning)

November 15, 2022

Camera Bag: Trip Planning (and the Danger of Overplanning)

Research ahead of a railfan trip can result in great photos. But sometimes it’s possible to plan a little too much…

Camera Bag: Sweeter With Time

July 8, 2022

Camera Bag: Sweeter With Time

Sometimes an image can get better with time, which is why it’s worth revisiting our past efforts, writes Scott Lothes.

Camera Bag: Film Isn’t Dead

April 15, 2022

Camera Bag: Film Isn’t Dead

While digital cameras may dominate the hobby, photographer David Witty writes that there’s still room for good old-fashioned film.

Camera Bag: The Art of the Wedge Shot

March 3, 2022

Camera Bag: The Art of the Wedge Shot

The wedge shot came to prominence in the steam era but it still works today.