No Camera Bag

A blog about iPhone Photography for Travelers and Explorers

Here I share my way of taking, editing, managing and sharing travel photos using an iPhone on the go. Since 2012.

Inside the abandoned Castle Henriette-Helmsdorf. Shot on iPhone 16 Pro Max

You’ll read about the iPhone photo apps and gear I use to take my travel photos and learn how I use them. You’ll also find a curated selection of photo spots from each city, hiking tour and abandoned places I visited during my trips.

Additionally, you’ll learn how I travel light. No camera bag needed. Let’s start with:

Hi, I’m Chris

In my iPhone photo blog, you’ll read about my recommended camera apps, recommended photo editing apps and the iPhone photo accessories I use. I also published extensive reviews and tutorials about the iPhone photo apps and accessories I use and how I use them to take, edit and mange my travel photos.

That’s just a pic of myself - not shot on iPhone

Head directly to the blog to learn my way of using an iPhone for taking travel photos, or read a brief introduction about myself and this website:

Latest Blog Posts

Here are the latest and most recently updated blog posts about my way of iPhone Photography for travelers and how I travel light.

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A review of the Roxon Flex Companion Multitool.
A review of the Roxon Flex Companion Multitool.

I finally found a carry-on compliant multitool without a knife. Here’s my review and how to remove the knife.

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Photo Spots at the abandoned Castle Henriette-Helmsdorf
Photo Spots at the abandoned Castle Henriette-Helmsdorf

The abandoned castle Henriette-Helmsdorf served as a home for elderly people for several decades. In 1994, it was abandoned. See some photos of this sleeping beauty.

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How to Remove People from a Photo on iPhone
How to Remove People from a Photo on iPhone

With AI, removing people from photos on your iPhone is easier than ever. See three apps I use to remove people from photos and how to use them.

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“Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I’m going to take tomorow”
— Imogen Cunningham

A lighthouse in Scotland; Shot on iPhone 6S Plus

Follow me to see the photo I’ll take tomorrow (or the day after tomorrow). I usually post them on social media first.

Optionally, visit my regularly updated curation of 42 of my personal favorite photos - a.k.a the portfolio - containing stunning cityscapes, awesome landscapes and eerie photos of lost places.

Messages I got from visitors

  • Love the way you have written your articles. Succinct, jargon-free and pitched at a great level of understanding. Have to block out some time this weekend now to read more!

    — Mike James, smartphonephotographytraining.com

  • Trying to sift through the overwhelming amount of info seemed almost impossible, but fortunately I found your blog. Finally, some concise info on gear and workflow! Thank you for putting in the time and effort on your blog.

    — Doug L. from Ohio via email.

  • I’m now iPhone only (sold my other stuff) and completed my mobile gear (joby-wise) recently ... your blog was my main inspiration

    — Gerald M Foto (digital art & photography), via Instagram

  • A true inspiration for mobile photography. Chris convinced me that I could produce professional video clips for my own music with just a smartphone.

    — Marco Klaasen, Musician, www.zwoekie.com

  • Reading about Chris's work at nocamerabag.com convinced me that I could take great photos with my smartphone. His tutorials are detailed and full of insight.

    — ayooluwa.com

  • I’ve been looking for a new camera (DSLR) recently as well but, with having a iPhone 6 now, and having repeatedly gone over your site I’m just gonna pass on the $1500.00 camera and learn the phone.

    — Ben from Wisconsin via email

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Media Coverage

A big “thank you” to the media, for featuring my work since 2012.