Be ever-ready

Always have your camera to hand; you never know when something is going to happen, so I always like to have mine close-by and ready to shoot. This is especially true when you are shooting a story, as it is often those fleeting moments that will complete your photo essay in a well-rounded fashion. The last thing you want is to see a great image that you could have captured. Adjust your camera to your ‘go to’ settings when you arrive at a new location and keep the lens cap off as you walk around!