We all do it… come home from a trip and find that very few of the photos we took are worth sharing, much less keeping. What is it that makes some photos able to really capture the spirit and sensation of the trip?
You do not need to be a professional photographer nor have expensive photographic equipment to get some memorable pictures. But there are a few things you can do to improve your “keep/delete” ratio. These low-tech tips will help even when using a simple point-and shoot camera, a smartphone, or an iPad!
Get up! Shots at sunrise and sunset can be stunning pictures. The low light makes everything glow.
Get your back to the sun and your subject facing it. Whatever you are shooting will sparkle.
Get close! When you stand closer to your subjects, you fill the frame. Zoom in until you like what you see.
Get down – on your knees or just crouching can provide a more interesting angel.
Get the people first, background second. Don’t make your friends a tiny speck in the photo just to shoot the view. Buy postcards for the scenic view.
Get vertical shots by turning your camera on its side…or even angle to provide interest.
Get involved in the scene. Don’t always be a spectator standing apart from the action.
And finally, the most important get is Get Ready! Look around before you shoot, decide what you really want to capture, try different angles from different positions, and the zoom in for the shot. You’ll come home with photos that better capture your experience.
Ron Trimper
The Way To Go Travel in Kansas City
www.thewaytogotravel.com
rtrimper@thewaytogotravel.com
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