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5 Tips For Memorable Vacation Photographs

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Page 1: 5 Tips For Memorable Vacation Photographs

5 Tips For Memorable Vacation Photographs

Page 2: 5 Tips For Memorable Vacation Photographs

Have you ever been on vacation and discover that your

photographs do not reflect your experiences? Have you

ended up taking stock photographs of iconic places or

landmarks instead? To truly capture the “fun” experience

during a vacation focus on those unique aspects of the place

that appeals the most to you. This could be the local people

in their traditional costumes, exotic fruits on display at the

local market, a clear flowing river or the backdrop of a

picturesque mountain.

Take creative photographs of the people and places that

capture your imagination instead of focusing on just scenic

shots. Here are a few tips to get you started by Peter Allen,

a Houston professional photographer.

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Tip#1: Capture Signage In Your Photographs

One of the ways in which you can improve vacation

photographs is capturing the local signage. Some of these

signs may include the fronts of local shops, the name and

price of local fruits and vegetables, unique local patterns,

religious symbols, or any other signs that are prevalent.

You will treasure the photographs of these unique

characteristics of your vacation spot.

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Tip#2: Feature People In The Snaps

Adding the human element when trying to capture a

landmark will make the images more interesting. Include

the local people who are going about their daily tasks.

Some examples include local women in the marketplace

as they sell their wares or local businessmen on a busy

street. Your photographs will become more memorable

when they help tell a story to the viewers.

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Tip#3: Take Family Action Shots

Take action shots of your family instead of just taking pictures

of your family posing in front of a landmark. For instance, take

advantage of photographing your family eating a local

delicacy or playing the local sport of a particular city or

country. These action shots will become memories that you will

always cherish. When you see family members engage in an

action at an exotic location, you will end up having a smile on

your face.

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Tip#4: Decide On A Theme

A vacation spot may sometime offer too many

exciting spots or events. In such a case, go through

your itinerary and decide a theme for the day. This

way, you will get the chance to cover key locations in

a country or city. Don’t limit your opportunity to

capture unique locations or events occurring on a

particular day.

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Tip#5: Tell A Story Through Your Photos

Take photos of your entire trip and capture the events that

took place during the trip in chronological order. This will

help you tell a story through the photographs. When your

spouse takes part in a local cooking contest, capture the

different steps in cooking.. These photos will help you re-

live the fun and enjoyment you experienced while on

vacation in that particular city or country.

These tips will help you capture some unforgettable

memories of your vacation. We thank Mr. Peter Allen for

providing us with his input for this article. Mr. Allen has

more than 10 years of experience in photography, having

worked at well-known photo studios including

Memorial City Mall picture studio in Houston, Texas.