subject: Top Tips For Travel Photography [print this page] Are you planning to go on an exciting holiday trip this summer? Don't forget to take your camera and check out these great travel photography tips, so you can take wonderful photos and decorate your walls with beautiful memories of your travels when you get home.
Don't Just Photograph The Landmarks
Photographs of landmarks such as the Eiffel tower can look stunning, however there are already so many images of such iconic places, that they can sometimes lose their impact. Whilst you should by no means skip the landmarks, remember to take photos of other things too.
Your memories will feel much more personal and special if you capture the local markets, newsstands or even a great picnic spot. Exotic photos that don't just recreate a postcard will be more of a talking point on your wall than a common postcard perfect shot!
Include The Locals Where You Can
Locals add a human element to your shots that can add liveliness and action. Although many locals will be happy to be photographed by a friendly stranger, it is still important to ask permission first. Capture the locals in action, or find someone with a great story and grab a portrait so you won't forget them.
Action Shots
Instead of just getting your friends or family to group in front of a landmark, grab photos of them enjoying their travels. Candid shots of your friends are fun and will always convey more emotion than a forced smile. It's even more fun if you don't tell them you're taking the shot. By capturing the spontaneous moments of travel you will have more memorable photographs, guaranteed!
Travel Light
If you are a pro, resist the urge to take all your gear with you - unless you're on a specific photography trip. Travelling light can make it easier for you to capture those special moments, because you aren't fumbling around with different lenses. Remember the creativity inspiring aspects of limitation!
Print Your Photos
Rather than scrolling through thousands of images in a Facebook album or computer folders, give your friends and family the gift of carefully selected photos. Your travel companions will cherish a photo printed to canvas of a favourite country and moment, or display your captured memories in your home or office.
Carefully arranged collections of images of your travels can work well together, or you can print one large dramatic photo to stand alone.
by: Sara Jones
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