3 useful tips for better vacation photography

Hey photographers, let's talk about this... [Home]( 📷🏖️ 3 Useful Tips for Better Vacation Photography Vacations are an exciting time for us photographers because they provide the opportunity to capture images that we don’t see every day. Whether it is a large city bustling with activity, a majestic mountain range in all its natural glory, or an oceanside retreat with views of rocks and water, all of these places offer new opportunities to convey a story through images. Keep reading for some handy tips that will help you return home from a vacation with more memorable photographs. (Note: Grab the [travel photography guided resource kit: vol. 3]( to jumpstart your travel photography skills with a bundle of powerful tools and training, but read the tips below first!) 1. Do your research Before you start packing for your trip, particularly if it is somewhere you have never ventured before, it pays to do a little bit of research. The research you do can help you when you arrive at your destination, and it can also help you decide what to bring, as far as your photography equipment goes. Look for images of where you are going online. Like most photographers, you don’t want to return with photographs that everyone who visits a place might capture. You want something different from the typical images one might see. 2. Choose the right time of the day Time is one of the number of factors for vacation photographs. The time of day that you shoot can influence your photographs in a big way. The amazing golden tones of early morning and late evening are worth planning for. If your schedule allows, try to be in the places you want to photograph during those times. The other advantage to shooting at either the beginning or end of the day is that if you are shooting in a popular vacation spot you will find it is less crowded. 3. Remember the human element Unless your vacation involves camping solo in the backwoods, people are part of the scenery at any place you visit. Using a person to steer your viewer’s eyes through a scene is a great way to utilize people in shots. Find a person who is looking at or photographing the thing you are and place them in your image so that they act as a guide for where to look in the scene. Including people in a scene is a great way to show the scale of a place. People help you to better tell the story of a place. How people live and what they do are an important part of what a place is like. Be sure to capture some of the locals or the tourists, going about their day, as it better shows what life is truly like in that place. Take it a step further… If you’d like to dive deeper into travel photography and learn how to create better travel images, take a look at our [Travel Photography Guided Resource Kit: Vol. 3]( that contains everything you need to get going – consisting of printable cheat sheets, video tutorials, quick guides, case studies, exercises and assignments plus a lot more. Check it out [here](. Keep that creative fire burning 🔥 Cheers, Brett   P.S – Want more quick photography tips, for free? Head over to our friend's website- [DailyPhotoTips.com]( now.       [ Want a quick way to learn the basics of photography? Grab our best-selling collection of cheat sheets: [The Snap Cards]( If you missed out on your set last time, they’re available again and on-sale right now. Plus there's a sweet bonus that expires at midnight. Don't miss out! [Download Here →]( Thank you for supporting Photzy! We're so glad you're here. Our mission is to help you explore your creative side, through photography. As a small community-led team, email is a crucial way for us to keep in touch. We regularly send out free tutorials, photo tips, inspiration, and store discounts. Never want to hear from us again? Break our lil hearts and [unsubscribe](. Or tell us how we can improve [here](mailto:cservice@photzy.com?subject=Feedback%20on%20your%20email). [Made with ♥ at Level 2 11 York St Sydney Australia]( Copyright © 2012 – 2023 Photzy Pty Ltd. [All Access Pass]( | [Free Quiz]( | [Advertise](