{"id":85009,"date":"2023-11-29T21:32:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T21:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/?p=85009"},"modified":"2023-11-29T21:32:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T21:32:05","slug":"travel-photography-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/travel-photography-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Photography Tips That Will Get You All The Insta Followers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You have finally booked your bucket list vacation, and ensuring you capture only the best images to remember and showcase this once-in-a-lifetime experience is at the top of your list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are a seasoned photographer looking to expand your portfolio or a budding beginner who has just picked up all your essentials from the camera store<\/a>, building a social media following to view and appreciate your art can be an educational and thrilling journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Understanding the Rules of Composition for Travel Photography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Composition refers to how a photo is set up and what the viewer\u2019s eyes are drawn to first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding and implementing the rules of composition are essential for shooting travel photography, particularly for beginners.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider and implement six important Rules of Composition when taking your next photograph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rules of Thirds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For many beginners just starting out, having your main subject in the center of the frame seems like an apparent choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To create interest in the shot, it is important to mentally divide the scene into nine blocks<\/a>. Many cameras come with this grid feature built into their display options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Placing your main subject in an alternative block to the center can help create a creative composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, rules are meant to be broken if you prefer a different perspective and angle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leading Lines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Leading lines refer to the lines in a photo that direct a viewer\u2019s eye to certain parts of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can help to highlight key features in the foreground or background or allow for cohesiveness in a photograph with multiple different elements at play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A winding staircase in the distance or a train track running in the foreground are both examples of leading lines.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduce Clutter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to minimize clutter in your photos. Clutter can refer to any unnecessary additions to your shots that will draw attention away from your main subject in a way that is not intentional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People in the background and unwanted objects on the floor are great examples of clutter that should be avoided when possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contrasting Colors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shooting images with complementary yet contrasting colors can help make the subject of your photos really stand out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In travel photography, this is particularly effective when using the blue and golden hues created by the position of the sun throughout the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a simple way to make a bold statement without manually curating the contrast.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Creative Framing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Use framing to draw attention to your subject whenever possible. This will naturally attract a viewer\u2019s eye to a specific part of your photo and highlight the main feature of the shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A person leaning within a door frame or a tree silhouette in a window are excellent examples of this photography trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understand Foreground, Middle Ground & Background<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While it is not necessary to incorporate elements into all three parts of a photo, many experts agree that utilizing at least creates depth and intrigue when framing and shooting a photograph. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It largely depends on the subject of your image, but incorporating a second element can help highlight the main focus of your shot further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, a large ship on the ocean is framed by a soft flurry of clouds in the background.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patience is Key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Good photography takes time, regardless of you who are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is especially true in travel and nature photography, where the perfect shot largely depends on factors you have no control over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding interesting and exciting subjects and learning how to properly frame them can be a timely process, but it will be worth the wait when you capture the perfect image.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capture Unique Images<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For many travel photographers, getting that iconic shot of a dazzling Eiffel Tower or a looming Grand Caynon can make the perfect addition to their social media accounts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And while there is nothing wrong with shooting these iconic landmarks, their popularity often takes away from the opportunity to be unique with your imagery.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When shooting these famous places, make it a personal mission to capture them in ways that are unusual or vastly different from what you have seen before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can be done by over or under-exposing the shot, using blue motion, or creating a unique focal point. The only true limitation is your imagination.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Move Your Feet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important things to remember in travel photography is to move your feet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t arrive at a scene and take a photo from the first spot you are standing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, take some time to explore the area and study the different points of focus<\/a> and framing that can be achieved from different angles.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will help you gain the perfect symmetry you may be after or allow you to have a chance to include more interesting features than just your main subject. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When possible, take multiple shots from different angles to give yourself plenty of options when you review them at home.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Use a Tripod<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A tripod is one of the best pieces of camera equipment you can have, especially for travel photography. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will help you take excellent shots in low light and offer you the chance to get more creative with your images, like taking long exposure images.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will also force you to slow down with your photography and put more thought into your shot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of simply pointing and shooting, you will have time to evaluate your framing and angle when setting up your tripod.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You have finally booked your bucket list vacation, and ensuring you capture only the best images to remember and showcase this once-in-a-lifetime experience is at the top of your list.  Whether you are a seasoned photographer looking to expand your portfolio or a budding beginner who has just picked up all your essentials from the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":85013,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[217],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85009"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85009"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85009\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":85014,"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85009\/revisions\/85014"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/85013"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85009"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=85009"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=85009"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}