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Tips for Travel Photography, with Ana Linares

Travel photography is about capturing memories and sharing this big wide world with others. It’s one of the best ways to educate people about countries, people, and their cultures. It covers food, lifestyles, religion, architecture, natural beauty and everything in between. That’s what makes it so important. Here are some of my top travel photography tips for you to try on your next adventure.

You may travel somewhere several times in your lifetime. However, you may never get the chance to capture one particular moment ever again. You have to be prepared to find the angle, capture the color, and even use photography to convey movement in a still image.

Planning and Research

These days, you will rarely find a true hidden gem of a location. The rise of Instagram means that many of the beautiful locations you see are either staged or come with hour-long queues.

You could use these locations anyway, and put your own personal spin on them. Show them in a new light, angle, or even perspective. Although, it’s always worth researching to find the still unknown locations. This way, you can make your photos stand out and remain a genuine reflection of the country you are shooting in.

Not only will you need to research locations, but also plan the time of day and how to get there. There’s nothing worse than being unprepared, missing the perfect lighting, or taking the risk of never getting there. You should always be prepared to adapt. There are many things you can’t control when travelling so roll with it, because that’s sometimes when the best shots show themselves.

Don’t Underestimate Sunrise and Sunset

The benefits of shooting at these times are twofold. First, it is optimal lighting. The soft glow of sunrise, also known as the golden hour, gives beautiful shadows and warm tones. Meanwhile, the blue hour of sunset gives off another mood altogether.

It’s also worth researching where the sun will rise or fall at your location so you can plan your shot before you arrive. The second benefit of shooting at these times is avoiding crowds. If you’re looking to take a photograph of a landmark without hoards of people, the earlier you go, the better chance you have.

Be Respectful

The most important of our travel photography tips is to be respectful. One of the most special things about travel photography is photographing cultures and people. Just make sure you ask permission before you take a photo of a local, their house, or their belongings.

Learn to say “Please, can I take your photo?” in their language. If they are selling souvenirs, be sure to purchase one as a thank you. If you see signs asking you not to take photos — or if the best shot is from a spot behind a fenced-off area — put your camera away and take a moment to be present in the country and culture.

Don’t Take Snapshots

It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and take a hurried snap because you are too busy in an activity, moving between locations or for any other reason.

Make time for your photography. The best shots come from taking the time to find the perfect composition, adjusting your camera settings, and even waiting for people and cars to pass by. Taking snapshots doesn’t give you time to evaluate your work. You could be out of focus, cutting someone’s head off, or you might spot a photo bomber in the background once you are back at your hotel.

Invest in Equipment and Protection

Invest in good — and ideally lightweight — equipment and excellent insurance. You never know where your travels will take you, so lightweight equipment is a must. There’s no point investing in an expensive camera or tripod and then never taking it with you because it’s too heavy.

Buy a durable hard drive and be sure to back up your photos as soon as you are able to. Make sure you have comprehensive insurance that will cover you if you leave your equipment somewhere or it gets stolen.

Enhance Your Editing Skills

Teach yourself everything you can about post-production. Sometimes, try as you might, you simply can’t capture the depth of the colors or the rays of sunlight through the lens — and that’s okay!

Post production can transform images that may not have come out as you’d planned, especially if you’re new to photography. With that in mind, if you do plan on editing your photos, make sure they are saved as RAW files, not JPEG. This will make editing far easier.

Practice Makes Perfect

The final of our travel photography tips is: practice, practice, practice.

You don’t have to be on a beach, mountain, or a city break to practice. Where you live is a location in itself. So go out, explore, and spend time getting to know your camera, style, and develop your skills. You’ll probably find beauty where you’ve never noticed it before and discover places close to home that you’ve never heard of.

Practicing in your own time around your own home means you’re less likely to make mistakes when it matters. You could even take some photography courses.

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