Have you ever asked yourself how you can improve your travel photography and give your images an original look?
Here are some tips and advice on how to take good travel photos and the cameras that you will need to capture your adventures.
> Get close to your subject use wide angle lenses the closer the better.
> Engage with local people and be respectful to their cultures and traditions. So you may be invited into their home or place of worship.
> When shooting a public event try to get access to best interests and to avoid logos and other distractions in your view when you photograph.
> Use telephoto lenses when needed to get close to a distance subject without disturbing it especially when photographing wildlife.
> Always carry a camera even if it just your smartphone, remember that the best camera is the one you have with you.
> Consider the background, choose the stage and get ready to the subject to enter it.
>Timing is crucial so pre-focus for faster reaction time.
> Good photos have the combination of when, what and where you shoot them.
> Always observe the flow of movement
> Look at light as if you are a lighting technician
> All cameras are capable of excellent result too capture your shoot as long as they are used within their capabilities. Having a better camera will not take a better photos but it will make it easier to get better photos.
> Bigger sensor will show less noise in low light
> A faster auto focus will focus better in low light conditions
> Fast shutter lag can get you the image that you were after
> Top cameras are often weather-sealed and can work in extreme dry or wet conditions
> Fast buffer camera will capture a longer photo sequence in burst mode
> Sometime the details are important as the bigger picture look for patterns and interesting shapes.
>”Seeing” is very important photographer skill, keep your eye open for small interesting details and moments.
> Look for colors as they can evoke emotions especially compliment colors. Be aware of setting the camera to read the correct white balance.
> Learn basic words and sentences in the language of your desired destination it will help you to get the trust of the local people and closer to interesting travel photos.
In one summery, a good travel photo will capture the sense of the place you have traveled to photograph with the best equipment that you take with you.