{"id":24689,"date":"2016-05-10T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-10T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/?p=24689"},"modified":"2022-11-22T07:28:52","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T15:28:52","slug":"travel-photography-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/travel-photography-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel & Being in the Moment: Photography On-the-Go Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lisa Kellenberger, the Media Manager at Knowmad Adventures<\/a> – a travel company focused on active, authentic and sustainable travel in South America – just got back from a phenomenal two-week trip in Chile where she photographed her way through the Atacama Desert, Santiago, Puc\u00f3n and Patagonia.<\/em><\/p>\n

Between blog posts, newsletters and emails you can find me outside exploring with my camera in tow<\/a>. My most recent adventure took me to four different areas in Chile where I not only enjoyed outstanding food and excursions but found time to take a few (hundred) photos as well. I want to mention that I am just a photography enthusiast and this trip to Chile was not solely for travel<\/a> photography. These \u2018photography on-the-go tips\u2019 are to aid you in getting the best shot while traveling without letting it take away from your adventure.<\/p>\n

\"Atacama<\/p>\n

Photography While Traveling<\/span><\/h2>\n

One thing I really noticed on this trip was the benefit of having both a camera phone and a DSLR camera. When I first got my camera I thought I would use my phone a lot less, but that hasn\u2019t been the case at all. Read on for a few tips to help you get awesome photos while still being able to enjoy the moment and your overall travel experience.<\/p>\n

1) Be Aware of Composition & Take a\u00a0Variety of Photos<\/h3>\n

The Atacama Desert<\/a> – the first leg of our trip – was full of color, contrast and awesome visual elements. This region was a great reminder to take a variety of photos (detail photos, flat lay<\/a>, straight-on, scenic etc.) to capture all five senses, as well as variable textures and emotions.<\/p>\n

\"Atacama<\/p>\n

\"Breakfast<\/p>\n

2) Walk Ahead or Stay Back<\/h3>\n

On hikes or during a city day, walk ahead or stay back to give yourself time to expose for that perfect shot (or shots). This also allows you to capture candid moments, which can give you a more accurate and expressive depiction of your experience.<\/p>\n

\"Patagonia,<\/p>\n

3) Opt to Use Your Phone (Instead of Your DSLR Camera) in Certain Situations<\/h3>\n

Up-to-date camera phones have the amazing ability to expose for different lighting quickly and fairly accurately. During my trip, there were two different instances in which I found it really helpful to ditch my camera and just use my phone.<\/p>\n

One of these instances was our culinary market tour in Santiago. With the amount of people shopping for groceries at La Vega market, and the pace at which we were navigating through the crowds, using my camera became a bit of a hassle. My phone picked up on the correct lighting much faster than I could adjust for with my camera, and, by using my phone, I was able to keep up with our guide to listen to her anecdotes about certain vendors, spices and local foods.<\/p>\n

\"Fish<\/p>\n

\"La<\/p>\n

The second instance was when we were riding horses<\/a> in Patagonia. I knew we were going to be seeing a big portion of Torres del Paine National Park, as well as an authentic estancia<\/em>, on our first ride.\u00a0 I was tempted to bring my camera, but, by the suggestion of our guide, I opted to leave it at the barn. I\u2019m so glad I did, because it was much easier to take my phone out of my pocket to snap a few shots while we were riding than to be worried about my camera bouncing around all day.<\/p>\n

\"Horseback<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s also important to note that with the editing software available on phones today (I\u2019ll go into this a little bit more below) it\u2019s simple to adjust your photos slightly before you send them off to friends and family or post them on your social platforms.<\/p>\n

4) Don\u2019t Be Afraid to Hand-Off Your Camera<\/h3>\n

Let your travel companion take over the camera for a few excursions. This way you\u2019ll be in a few photos, and it\u2019s a nice way to get a variety of pictures from someone else\u2019s perspective.<\/p>\n

\"Patagonia,<\/p>\n

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5) Be Respectful When Photographing Locals<\/h3>\n

Most locals are happy to be photographed and are proud of sharing their culture, but don\u2019t try to be sneaky about it. The language barrier needn\u2019t be an issue – a smile and a nod towards your camera goes a long way and gets your point across.<\/p>\n

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