Travel Photography

When doing travel photography, there are things that you should look for – interesting things that would make a great photo. Here are some of them:

1. Capture extraordinary things: Look for something out-of-this-world. For example, capture photos of cows strolling the streets of Mumbai. Or a man taking a leak on the wall with "No Pissing" sign. Or your friends doing the belly dance in Egypt. An interesting photo means a good photo.

2. Find shapes: Cultures use shapes, lines, and curves in architecture very differently. For example, the      Taj Mahal in India. Look for triangles and angles. They help create a sense of perspective, putting your viewers in the photo. Look for curves. They help create a sense of movement in your photos.

3. Seek the light: Lighting makes or breaks any photo. Make your images dramatic with dynamic lighting. Turn off the flash when taking photos inside basilicas and cathedrals. Skylights, rose windows, and stained glass windows give stunning effect. Using the flash can ruin this beautiful lighting. Seek out the Golden Hour when shooting outside. Photographers refer to this as the first and last hour of daylight. Under the right conditions, it can lead to a warm and soft glow on anything in its path.

4. Look for contrast: Contrast in photography is an effective way to directing your viewers’ attention to the subject of the photo. Position subject elements to create contrast. It gives added emphasis. Whether in tones, textures, position, or the subject itself, contrast will keep your images interesting.

5. Look for textures, colors, and content: Unify all photographic elements to a picture that will visually "make sense". Capture an image that shows extreme diversity of textures, colors, and content.