Do you feel as though you could improve your travel photos? Maybe, take it up a notch? After going on multiple trips and my love for documenting not disappearing I knew I had to step my photo game up a notch. Especially when I like to post fun travel photos on my blog. This post is designed to tell you everything you need to know about taking travel photos so that you can make the most out of the memories you are making. Every travel destination has its own look, culture, history, people, feelings, landscapes, and stories.
Poor Lighting
Phones have come a long way in the camera world but lighting is key if you want to take a good photo. This may sound obvious, but a photo is only a collection of light, so you have to make sure that it is good. Pop-up flashes are known for adding a huge amount of light to the subject, and this flattens the image. Off-camera flashes that are pointed towards a wall or even a ceiling help you to create way more natural light. They also cast shadows over the subject where they would be normally, helping you to add depth while also making the photo look more natural.
No More Excuses
Go into taking your photo with some patience and try to take the photo anyway. If you walk through a city and you see a building that you really want to take a photo of then, go for it! You will feel more confident in your photos and taking photos on a whim if you do not avoid taking them. In regards to those passing by, ignore them and work with what you have! I’ve set my phone up on rocks, bricks, shelves, and explored low and high angles. Find your spot and capture it. That’s what makes it your photography.
Wrong Balancing
White balance is imperative if you want to make your photo look natural. If you do not have the right balance for your white, then this will generate a very nasty color cast and it will also make everything look unnatural. The most common example of this is skin color which can appear very orange if not balance correctly. On the contrary, this can help in the tanning deportment if you need a little bit of edited help.
Wake Up Early, Stay Out Late
The early bird gets the worm. I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase. As discussed earlier, light is the most important ingredient for great photography. Soft, warm, morning light creates amazing images. Waking up early also means you’ll have to deal with fewer tourists. The hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset are nicknamed “golden hours” because of their soft, warm tones and eye-pleasing shadows.
Shooting in the evening or in the early morning when the sun is very low will give you way better results when compared to shooting in the midday sun. If you shoot during this kind of sun, then your photos will look very bright and harsh. If you are finding it hard to capture a scene that looks fantastic during the day, then this could well be because your eyes can adjust to the exposure. Your camera, on the other hand, cannot do this. Shooting in the evening will benefit you because it will remove any silhouettes and it will also create way more exposure. If you are using a phone, look into long exposure.
Distractions
Anything that is not essentially adding to your photo will be taking away from it. Think about what you are trying to photograph if possible and ask yourself, does this object or person actually do anything for the photo? More often than not, you may find that you alter the angle of the camera as it makes for a much more interesting shot.
Shoot what inspires you
Shoot whatever you like. You know what looks good and if you can focus on what you are interested in, then you will surely pick a very realistic image. This mindset will make it way easier for you to improve your travel photos and get appealing results and it will also help you to appeal to the masses.
