Hear are most amazing and good Traveling Photography Tips
Looking to improve your travel photography?
Here are my favorite travel photography tips to improve your images.
Tip 1: research the location
Find out as much as you can about your destination by reading up on practical guidebooks, such as Lonely Planet or Rough Guides. The internet is also invaluable, with many specialist websites giving in-depth information about even the most off-the-beaten-track locations. Read forums for other people's first-hand experiences, especially on how to access difficult areas for photography and what time of year is best to go.
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Tip 2: pack just what you need
Only take kit you'll need for your chosen locattion.
Tip 3: take the right kit
Pack a small bag with a basic kit including: DSLR body; good lightweight tripod; a wide-angle zoom, such as a 10-24mm or 16-35mm; a mid-range zoom such as a 24-70mm; a telephoto zoom, such as a 70-200mm; a cable release; polarising filter; and possibly a couple of ND grad filters.
If you want to travel even lighter, a mirrorless camera like the Fujifilm X-T20would be a great choice, along with a selection of compact prime lenses.
Tip 4: laptop
A laptop is great for backing up images, keeping in contact via Skype or email, as well as rudimentary image editing.
Tip 5: portable hard drive
A portable hard drive is essential for making a secondary backup, in case the laptop gets stolen.
Tip 6: batteries
Don't forget battery chargers for your camera and mobile phone - and a travel adaptor.
Tip 7: tourist information offices
Tourist information offices employ local people who will have insider knowledge about the area.
Treat your subject as well as you can. Don’t shoot people from a far distance, don’t shot people who don’t want to get snapped. If you promise to send their photos, please do so. This will ensure that the photographer that will come after you will be received with a smile. And don’t forget, sometimes it is best to just leave the camera behind and enjoy the ride.
Travel Photography Resources
To go along with my top travel photography tips, here are some of the tools I’ve used to improve my photography over the years. I hope you find them as useful as I did! Remember, never stop learning.
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