Picture this: you’re planning a getaway to another country and want to share your experience with your followers on social media apps. After all, showing your fans what you’re up to is a great way to build engagement and interest in you or your brand. And what better way to share your vacation with your followers than by getting photos of the amazing sights you’ll see?
However, there’s one little thing that you’re concerned about; you want to make sure your photos capture the beauty and wonder of the places you’re going, but you’re not sure how.
If that sounds like you, worry no more: here are five tips for getting high-quality photos on your travels that you’ll love, and your followers will go gaga over!
1. Grab Your Actual Camera
We’ve gotten so accustomed to taking pictures on our phones that we tend to forget about the dedicated cameras we have lying around. But that doesn’t mean they can sufficiently replace their photo forebearers.
If you have a camera lying around, consider bringing it along on your vacation. Unlike smartphones, cameras’ hardware and software are exclusively focused on taking pictures, meaning you’ll get higher-quality pictures with better depth-of-field and zoom. And if you don’t have one, you can get high-quality digital cameras for cheap these days!
2. Know What You Want to Shoot Pictures Of
Taking pictures on vacation can be a spur-of-the-moment thing. But if you want to get some dazzling shots, take a moment to figure out what you want to photograph ahead of time.
Getting good photos is easier when you already have a game plan; you’ll have had time to think about details like angles, ideal time of day, and composition. It’ll also help you figure out an ideal order of sights to see so you can stay on track and make sure you can get every picture you want.
3. Snap Pictures of More Than Just the Famous Things
While sights like the Eiffel Tower and the Great Wall of China are truly amazing, they’re also wildly famous, and thanks to tourists and citizens alike, there’s no shortage of photos of them.
If you want to have some truly unique photos for your social media accounts, get pictures of some lesser-known marvels, like statues, historical sights, or interesting obscure towns. People love seeing new things; take advantage of that and show them a part of your vacation destination they’ve never seen before!
4. Get Creative With Angles
If a regular photo doesn’t do a particular subject justice, get bold and dynamic! For example, a low angle can convey a large subject’s scale better than a basic head-on one. Or, if you’re working with something with a unique shape, go for an angle that clearly highlights its silhouette and depth.
When in doubt, get several pictures from different angles and vantage points; you can decide which ones look best once you return from your trip.
5. Know That Everybody Edits
There are plenty of picturesque places across the world. But if you’ve ever seen a photo of a place that seemed just a little too beautiful to be real, that probably was the case.
Many people edit their travel photos before posting them, but there’s no shame in doing a few touchups here and there! Most people will edit their pictures to clean up any mistakes, but some will do so to make the subject stand out. If you have some photo editing chops or know someone who does, you can fine-tune your photos to capture not just the literal visual aspects of your vacation but the spirit of it, too.
The Big Picture
If you want your vacation to have a photo finish your followers will adore, let your planning skills, boldness, and creativity be the lens through which you see your trip. But don’t fixate too hard on appealing to your online audience; a vacation should be about fun and relaxation, too! Getting good pictures should feel natural and come from a place of wanting to make memories in stead of solely looking for likes or shares. Be sure to book travel insurance so you can fully relax and focus on your photos.
Published By: Aize Perez
