7 Tips For Vacation Photos
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7 Tips for Better Vacation Photos
We've all taken those family vacation pictures at a theme park, or maybe on a cruise, or visiting a landmark. Yet, when we look back at them they look so formal and planned or just plain goofy.
Everyone has these photos, but they don't have to be the only photos you take during a trip. We have an increased desire to take photos that reflect our travel journeys from the good to the funny, to the downright unforgettable. These make the most personal souvenirs you can take home. Phtography is about storytelling. Try to tell the story of your vacation.
Here are 7 tips to make these photos your story:
1. Use the camera you own
You don't need to buy expensive equipment. Everyone has a phone and the newer phones have improved the built in cameras.
2. Don't forget to take pictures of people
You can buy postcards or google beautiful pictures of the Grand Canyon, but capturing the look on your family's face when they SEE the beauty is priceless. One idea is to take a picture of your family and then take a picture of the scenery. You can then photoshop them together.
3. Make a shot list
When you plan your vacation think of the sights you want to see and jot down some shots you hope to capture. Look for opportunities to get these shots like a great selfie during a night on the town, the sunrise you know you'll see from your cabin, a once in a lifetime adventure. That way you won't leave the trip wishing there were photos you should have taken or wasting your vacay time on photos you didn't need to take.
4. Distance
If your taking a picture of a person, an animal or a specific thing, you want the main subject to be obvious and not just a tiny speck. Photographers call this "filling the frame." Take a good close up, don't just zoom the lens or crop the image. Move your body closer. If you're worried about making the subject uncomfortable, ask an icebreaker question to put people at ease. One favorite is "tell me about your dog or child."
5. Angle
We have a habit of photographing from our eye level. It's easy because all you need to do is raise your camera to your face without moving the rest of your body. However different angles can alter the perception of the image.
For example, squatting down and photographing up can make your subject look monumental. Or, getting up high (standing on a bench or something) and pointing your camera down can isolate the subject, remove the horizon, and give the view the feeling of peeking in on a private moment.
6. Video! Less is More
This means less time and movement. Film in short 3 to 5 second bursts throughout the day. Once an hour or when you change locations. Just take snippets.
You can make your footage more professional looking by holding the camera still or resting it on a stable surface that serves as a makeshift tripod. No one likes watching a shaky video.
Capture different elements of the scene. You want variety. Show a close up of someone telling where you're visiting and then show a wide shot of where you are. Show a mid shot of something going on around you.
Or focus on the highlights. Hilton Grand Vacations posted "If' you're on a roller coaster show the first big drop instead of the whole wobbly ride." "It's the icing, the coolest part," says Switzer, a professional film maker. Then you can edit the days best moments into a one-minute montage.
7. Lastly, Put the phone/camera down once in a while!
It's important to realize that you don't have to capture every waking moment. Don't go to extremes, from "we don't have a single picture of this trip" to "we have photos of every single thing we ate." Professional photographer Carnegis says "You don't need a video of the whole birthday song, just take a couple of snips." Put the camera/phone down and enjoy the moment!
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