Digital Photography Secrets -- Secret # 20 -- Shooting Vacations

A little while back I enrolled in a mini course where for 3 weeks you were sent a new secret every day about photography from David Peterson at http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com He also promotes a book which you can either purchase on line as an e-copy or a printed version at http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com/bookc/?0

I thought I would also pass these tips onto fellow photographers for them to also benefit from. Hope this info helps somebody else too!



Digital Photography Secret 20 -- Shooting Vacations

by David Peterson

Here are some tips for helping with your vacation shots


Take plenty of memory!

Make sure you have extra memory cards, have another storage facility like a Laptop or media storage unit.

Get close

Don't stand too far from your subject - instead get nice and close so you can see their face. Either a three-quarter shot, or profile generally works well.

Candid counts

Images with people are usually more interesting when the subject is caught in a candid moment. When setting up for a posed shot, try to include something interesting to liven up the shot.
Make your trip a story. Create a visual diary by photographing landmarks along your journey such as signposts and street scenes. You can also capture the mood of the day - If you feel bright and happy, shoot some scenes which will capture that feeling. If you're moved by what you see, ensure your shots convey that feeling.


Take shots at meals

This is the time when family is gathered around. Take advantage of it by taking an image or two of your relatives around the dinner table. Ensure you use a the red eye reduction mode of your flash and activate the self timer if you also wish to be in the shot.

Include the mundane

Most vacation photographers just photograph landmarks and scenery. Make your vacation shots more interesting by including the mundane - washing the dishes, taking off in the car, setting up camp, waiting for an aeroplane etc.
Next Time : In our final secret, we'll explain secrets to avoiding blurry images.

Learn more vacation shooting techniques, plus secrets for shooting children, at weddings, at night or in low light, taking fantastic firework shots, capturing stunning sunsets and getting perfect action shots. All in my "Digital Photography Secrets" book.

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