{"id":3148,"date":"2018-03-27T16:33:10","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T16:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/?p=3148"},"modified":"2020-02-18T07:52:48","modified_gmt":"2020-02-18T07:52:48","slug":"travel-photography-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/travel-photography-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Travel Photography Tips for Everything You&#8217;ll Find on Your Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fcbk_share\"><\/div><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Travel-Photography-Tips\">Travel Photography Tips<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Street-Photography\">Street Photography<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-Talk-with-the-locals\">1. Talk with the locals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-Keep-the-camera-ready-at-all-times\">2. Keep the camera ready at all times<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-Capture-stories-not-things\">3. Capture stories, not things<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-Dont-chimp\">4. Don\u2019t chimp<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Landscape-Photography\">Landscape Photography<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#5-Research-the-best-time-to-visit-each-landscape-destination\">5. Research the best time to visit each landscape destination<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6-The-secret-of-sharp-images-focus-one-third-of-the-way-up-the-frame\">6. The secret of sharp images: focus one-third of the way up the frame<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#7-Use-layers-to-add-dimension\">7. Use layers to add dimension<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#8-Explore-various-spots-at-the-location\">8. Explore various spots at the location<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#9-Get-creative-with-your-subject\">9. Get creative with your subject<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Architectural-Photography\">Architectural Photography<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#10-Use-humans-to-add-a-sense-of-scale\">10. Use humans to add a sense of scale<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#11-Focus-on-the-smaller-things-to-find-interesting-patterns-and-details\">11. Focus on the smaller things to find interesting patterns and details<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#12-Play-with-different-angles-and-perspectives\">12. Play with different angles and perspectives<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#13-Use-lines-and-shapes-to-create-geometric-patterns\">13. Use lines and shapes to create geometric patterns<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Food-Photography\">Food Photography<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#14-Use-natural-light\">14. Use natural light<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#15-Shoot-local-delicacies\">15. Shoot local delicacies<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#16-Eliminate-distractions\">16. Eliminate distractions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#17-Capture-the-eating-experience\">17. Capture the eating experience<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#18-Capture-the-cooks-in-action\">18. Capture the cooks in action<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Self-portraits\">Self-portraits<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#19-Ask-someone-with-a-DSLR-camera\">19. Ask someone with a DSLR camera<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#20-Invest-in-a-remote-or-wifi-enabled-camera\">20. Invest in a remote or wifi-enabled camera<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#21-Using-a-selfie-stick-is-not-always-bad\">21. Using a selfie stick is not always bad<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Travel-Photography-Tips\"><strong>Travel Photography Tips<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are you an avid\u00a0traveller\u00a0and shutterbug who strives to improve your travel photography?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are lots of \u2018once in a lifetime\u2019 moments during travel; precious experiences that you want to capture perfectly and cherish forever. Often, you only get to see a place once so you want to make the most of\u00a0it,\u00a0and make sure you capture it in the best way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Well, this ultimate guide is packed with practical travel photography tips to help you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether your interests lie in landscape photography, street photography, architecture photography, or food photography, this guide covers everything you need to know to capture your holidays better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Try these tips, and you&#8217;ll come home with a beautiful set of photos that are worthy to keep in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/photo-books\/hard-cover\">travel photobook<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Street-Photography\"><b>Street Photography<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-12.jpg\" alt=\"travel photography tips - photojaanic_-12\" width=\"4000\" height=\"2667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-12.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-12-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the best ways to capture a city with all its elements is by using street photography. Getting right in the middle of the activities allows you to observe and document the vibe, people, and interactions happening in a place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although tricky, the results will be worth it as you don\u2019t just capture photographs, but also stories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s true that social skills are as important as photography skills for street photography. Here are a few tips to help you get you started.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"1-Talk-with-the-locals\"><b>1. Talk with the locals<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The locals can sometimes be apprehensive or hostile when you take their photos, and who can blame them when there\u2019s a stranger shoving a camera in front of their face?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some people say you need more social skills than photography skills to create beautiful street photography, and they might not be wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There\u2019s nothing better than a relaxed atmosphere to get sincere expressions from people, so gain their trust by starting a conversation. Show that you\u2019re genuinely interested in talking to them. Some photographers even keep their camera away for the first few minutes, and this really helps a lot in keeping them relaxed and trusting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"2-Keep-the-camera-ready-at-all-times\"><b>2. Keep the camera ready at all times<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-13.jpg\" alt=\"travel photography tips - photojaanic_-13\" width=\"5400\" height=\"3637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-13.jpg 5400w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-13-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-13-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-13-1080x727.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5400px) 100vw, 5400px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even after you\u2019ve done some shots, don\u2019t tuck your camera away. Most people don\u2019t act naturally when they\u2019re aware of the camera. The bodies become stiff and the smiles unnatural. Take a few shots after talking for a while, but keep the camera at hand, ready for use. Usually, people relax when the session is over, but that doesn\u2019t mean you should stop and pack your camera. Your subject might act naturally when they think it\u2019s done, resulting in more natural and genuine expressions in your shots.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"3-Capture-stories-not-things\"><b>3. Capture stories, not things<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Street photography is about telling stories, so go beyond the people, buildings, and surroundings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Capture the movement of people rushing in the market, for example, or the laughter of the kids playing with makeshift dolls with their friends. Expressions, interactions, and movements usually tell stories best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-9.jpg\" alt=\"travel photography tips - photojaanic_-9\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-9.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-9-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"4-Dont-chimp\"><b>4. Don\u2019t chimp<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In photography, chimping is checking your photos on your camera display after you capture it. Don\u2019t risk missing moments because you\u2019re too busy checking your photos on your tiny LDR camera screen. What happens if there\u2019s a split second golden moment that you miss as you\u2019re intensely looking on the screen?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Just keep taking photos, and you can sort them out later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Landscape-Photography\"><b>Landscape Photography<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A while ago, we published a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/a-guide-to-landscape-photography-in-southeast-asia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">landscape photography guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0for any kind of terrain. Here, we\u2019d like to add some practical tips for landscape photography in general that could transform your imagery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"5-Research-the-best-time-to-visit-each-landscape-destination\"><b>5. Research the best time to visit each landscape destination<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-100.jpg\" alt=\"travel photography tips - photojaanic -100\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-100.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-100-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-100-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-100-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When it comes to nature, the time of the day when you take the photos plays an important role in the outputs, as it can really add dramatic effects to your photos. Maybe you want to capture the beach at sunset, to create gorgeous silhouettes of the boats and people. Or maybe you want to capture the hills just after the break of\u00a0dawn,\u00a0when they\u2019re still surrounded by mists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you plan the trip, research the best time to capture each destination. The golden hour, blue hour, early morning, they all have different effects to your photos. Imagine how you want your photos to look, and plan\u00a0your\u00a0itinerary accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">READ:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/how-to-do-pro-quality-travel-photography-with-smartphone-camera\">How to Do Pro-Quality Travel Photography with Your Smartphone Camera<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"6-The-secret-of-sharp-images-focus-one-third-of-the-way-up-the-frame\"><b>6. The secret of sharp images: focus one-third of the way up the frame<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is a little-known tip that proves to be very useful. Use manual focus, focus on a point 1\/3 of the way into the frame, and use a narrow aperture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid using the smallest aperture (f\/22), but rather use 2-3 stops from the smallest to get sharper images.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"7-Use-layers-to-add-dimension\"><b>7. Use layers to add dimension<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-17.jpg\" alt=\"travel photography tips - photojaanic_-17\" width=\"4804\" height=\"3203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-17.jpg 4804w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-17-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-17-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4804px) 100vw, 4804px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s not always easy to capture the grandeur of nature on your camera. The towering mountains can look short and the vast sea small.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The solution for this is to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/2017\/10\/24\/use-foreground-create-depth-landscape-photos\/\">set layers in your photo<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The background: the farthest (and usually largest) subject in the frame &#8211; a mountain or sea, for example<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The middle ground: it\u2019s not always necessary or available, but something in the medium distance like a river, trees, or a pond can be the middle ground<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The foreground: the subject closest to you. It can be a person, a rock, grass or anything. The foreground plays an important role in adding a sense of scale to the image.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"8-Explore-various-spots-at-the-location\"><b>8. Explore various spots at the location<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many photographers don\u2019t venture beyond the first 2-3 spots they find, and they\u2019re missing out on many good opportunities. Walk around the location and try to see things from different spots and angles. Crouch down and try the ant view, or find a higher spot to get a bird\u2019s eye view if possible. Capture images that nobody else has taken before.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"9-Get-creative-with-your-subject\"><b>9. Get creative with your subject<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3156\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-18.jpg\" alt=\"travel photography tips - photojaanic_-18\" width=\"5332\" height=\"3555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-18.jpg 5332w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-18-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5332px) 100vw, 5332px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Try to add a little twist to your landscape photos to make it more interesting. Use the clear body of water as a mirror, play with a slow shutter speed (and a tripod) to create a silky stream of the river, or use the clouds to create some patterns in the background. With some creativity, you can bring the wow factor to your photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Architectural-Photography\"><b>Architectural Photography<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another essential in travel, this includes capturing monuments, landmarks, and buildings. If you\u2019re planning a city break, you will find these tips very handy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"10-Use-humans-to-add-a-sense-of-scale\"><b>10. Use humans to add a sense of scale<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-101.jpg\" alt=\"travel photography tips - photojaanic -101\" width=\"5047\" height=\"3365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-101.jpg 5047w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-101-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-101-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-101-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5047px) 100vw, 5047px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ideally, and most of the time, we want nobody in the frame when we take photos of a monument or a landmark. But with popular tourist destinations, it\u2019s not always possible to have the place to yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this case, embrace the people. Let them be in the frame, and be ready to capture when these people are in the \u2018right\u2019 position in the frame to make a good composition. When done right, you can use people to\u00a0emphasise\u00a0the majesty of a landmark or building.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"11-Focus-on-the-smaller-things-to-find-interesting-patterns-and-details\"><b>11. Focus on the smaller things to find interesting patterns and details<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_.jpg\" alt=\"travel photography tips - photojaanic_\" width=\"4522\" height=\"3015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_.jpg 4522w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4522px) 100vw, 4522px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When photographing a landmark, we often focus on getting wide angle shots to show it as a whole. There\u2019s nothing wrong with that, but after you\u2019ve got it covered, focus on smaller parts of the building, as this is the best way to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/jared-lim-urban-exploration-architecture\/\">find interesting details and patterns<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One technique to try is zooming in and looking through the lens. This will train your eyes to see the smaller things that you might miss when you look at the bigger picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"12-Play-with-different-angles-and-perspectives\"><b>12. Play with different angles and perspectives<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Buildings and landmarks shots can fall flat without a little twist. Just imagine, thousands of people who have come before you might have taken the same shots at the exact same spot. Tilt your camera, find a higher vantage point, or lay down and point your camera upwards; be as creative as you can to give your images the \u2018wow\u2019 factor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"13-Use-lines-and-shapes-to-create-geometric-patterns\"><b>13. Use lines and shapes to create geometric patterns<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-103.jpg\" alt=\"travel photography tips - photojaanic -103\" width=\"5931\" height=\"3954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-103.jpg 5931w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-103-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-103-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-103-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5931px) 100vw, 5931px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another way to create unusual shots is by playing with lines and shapes to create unique patterns that can be the focus of your photo. Combined with unique angles and points of view, the results can be extraordinary. Just let your imagination run wild!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Food-Photography\"><b>Food Photography<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-25.jpg\" alt=\"travel photography tips - photojaanic_-25\" width=\"5551\" height=\"3701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-25.jpg 5551w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-25-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-25-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-25-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5551px) 100vw, 5551px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We have covered almost all the basic\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.sg\/12-common-mistakes-to-avoid-in-food-photography\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">food photography tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0in our previous article, and many of them still apply when you\u2019re\u00a0travelling. But when you travel, you don\u2019t have that much control over how the food is presented, so here\u2019s what you can do to make the most of what you\u2019ve got.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"14-Use-natural-light\"><b>14. Use natural light<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This tip applies to all kind of photography, but there are a few things you can do to make sure you get natural light when you eat out during\u00a0travelling: ask for a window table, or sit outside if possible. Even better, book the place in advance and ask for these strategic spots to get the best natural light.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"15-Shoot-local-delicacies\"><b>15. Shoot local delicacies<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-29.jpg\" alt=\"travel photography tips - photojaanic_-29\" width=\"4591\" height=\"3061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-29.jpg 4591w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-29-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-29-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-29-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4591px) 100vw, 4591px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every place has its own specialties, and if you can, capture them in their elements. Explore the local markets to get the traditional dishes, to get an amazing culinary adventure and interesting subjects for your photos. Indonesian chicken satay served on banana leaf, Moroccan tagine, jerk chicken on the grill, use what\u2019s available as your \u2018props\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And while you\u2019re at the market, wander around and take photos of the\u00a0colourful\u00a0spices, ingredients, and vibe. This will add stories to your food shots.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"16-Eliminate-distractions\"><b>16. Eliminate distractions<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Too many things in the frame can take the focus away from the food. If the cutlery or the sauce bottle don\u2019t add anything to the story, leave them out of the frame.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"17-Capture-the-eating-experience\"><b>17. Capture the eating experience<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some food images look more\u00a0appetising\u00a0when they\u2019re eaten (or half-eaten), or if there\u2019s a human element in the frame. Take photos as the steak is being cut to show the meat inside, or as the scone is being sliced and smeared with jam and cream. Capture the hands reaching for food on the table, or the noodles as they\u2019re lifted by the chopsticks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Capturing the human elements and eating experience will add dynamic to what would otherwise be boring photos of untouched food.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"18-Capture-the-cooks-in-action\"><b>18. Capture the cooks in action<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-28.jpg\" alt=\"travel photography tips - photojaanic_-28\" width=\"4345\" height=\"2897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-28.jpg 4345w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-28-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-28-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-28-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4345px) 100vw, 4345px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the perks of going to the market or the street is that you will often get to see the cooks in action. It\u2019s fascinating to see them expertly prepare the food, and if you can capture these on camera, your photos might have the chance to fascinate those who see them as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Self-portraits\"><b>Self-portraits<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You might understand the frustration of trying to get decent self-portraits or photos of the whole group when you\u2019re not the one behind the camera. You\u2019ve\u00a0travelled\u00a0this far, you should at least have decent photos of yourself or your group together. Here\u2019s how you can get decent photos of yourself and\/or your group.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"19-Ask-someone-with-a-DSLR-camera\"><b>19. Ask someone with a DSLR camera<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-15.jpg\" alt=\"travel photography tips - photojaanic_-15\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-15.jpg 5184w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-15-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic_-15-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5184px) 100vw, 5184px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instead of asking a random stranger that passes by, ask someone who has a DSLR camera. They are more likely to know the basics of photography, so this increases the chance of getting decent shots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s also really helpful if you give them an example of the shot you want, with extra info about how you want it done (for instance, \u201cWould you please take it exactly like this, with me from the waist up?\u201d). Frame the shot and set the focus yourself, so they only need to click the shutter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"20-Invest-in-a-remote-or-wifi-enabled-camera\"><b>20. Invest in a remote or wifi-enabled camera<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-1000.jpg\" alt=\"travel photography tips - photojaanic -1000\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-1000.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-1000-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-1000-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/03\/travel-photography-tips-photojaanic-1000-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6000px) 100vw, 6000px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This one will be useful for\u00a0solo-travellers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can do well with a tripod and self-timer, but it would be inconvenient (and tiring) to go back and forth to set the timer. Invest in a little remote and save yourself the hassle. Or if you\u2019re really passionate about travel photography and want to go the extra mile, you can invest in a wifi-enabled camera and use your phone as the remote. Pretty neat, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A little tip for this point, it would be best if you can go early and beat the crowd, especially if your destination is a popular one. Reduce the possibility of having someone walk in the frame or knock your tripod, which can ruin not just your photo, but potentially your gear and holiday mood as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"21-Using-a-selfie-stick-is-not-always-bad\"><b>21. Using a selfie stick is not always bad<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a last resort, you can always use a selfie stick to take your portraits. We\u2019d recommend you to go beyond the standard pose and framing, though. Be creative with your selfie, and capture the background and environment as much as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Last but not least, make sure you keep all your holiday memories with beautiful\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/photo-books\">travel photobooks<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.sg\/occasion\/travel\">travel memorabilia<\/a>! Those once in a lifetime moments need to be preserved and cherished.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>For more travel photography tips and guides, subscribe to our newsletter below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of ContentsTravel Photography TipsStreet Photography1. Talk with the locals2. Keep the camera ready at all times3. Capture stories, not things4. Don\u2019t chimpLandscape Photography5. Research the best time to visit each landscape destination6. The secret of sharp images: focus one-third of the way up the frame7. Use layers to add dimension8. Explore various spots at the location9. Get creative with your subjectArchitectural Photography10. Use humans to add a sense of scale11. Focus on the smaller things to find interesting patterns and details12. Play with different angles and perspectives13. Use lines and shapes to create geometric patternsFood Photography14. Use natural light15. Shoot local delicacies16. Eliminate distractions17. Capture the eating experience18. Capture the cooks in actionSelf-portraits19. Ask someone with a DSLR camera20. Invest in a remote or wifi-enabled camera21. Using a selfie stick is not always bad Travel Photography Tips Are you an avid\u00a0traveller\u00a0and shutterbug who strives to improve your travel photography? There are lots of \u2018once in a lifetime\u2019 moments during travel; precious experiences that you want to capture perfectly and cherish forever. 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