TEN TOP TIPS FOR TRAVEL

Pro advice for shooting on your travels

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TRAVEL LIGHT Only take the gear you need. Consider a lightweight travel tripod to minimise weight and travel as comfortably as possible.

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SEE THE LIGHT Watch how the light changes within your scene, and shoot interesting light to add impact to your photographs.

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SHOOT WHAT YOU LOVE The best way to enjoy your photography is to shoot what interests you about a place, so focus on elements such as landscapes, street photography or portraiture.

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SHOOT SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Also challenge yourself to shoot something you wouldn’t normally shoot. For example, if you like landscapes, try photographing a street scene or cityscape for a change.

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KEEP HORIZONS STRAIGHT

Remember to keep your horizons straight when shooting to make your images look more pleasing and level.

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BE ORIGINAL It can be tempting to copy a picture you’ve seen on a website or magazine, but try to be original and creative with compositions.

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BE PREPARED TO LEARN Take the time to learn your craft by reading the camera manual to see how your camera operates and what functions are best to use.

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STAY SAFE Don’t risk putting yourself or your camera gear in danger. Be considerate of where you go and when and keep safe. It is a good idea to tell people where you are going.

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HAVE FUN Simply enjoying photography on your travels and you will be more likely to capture better pictures that you are happy with.

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GET LOST Don’t be afraid to visit another place besides the familiar tourist sites and get lost. Just make sure you are not going somewhere dangerous.