For keen photographers, one of the most wonderful aspects of travel is the new scenes it presents both us and our cameras with. Because many of the best moments we have while travelling, the ones that we really want to capture, are ones that we are unlikely to experience back home. We of course want to make sure that your snaps are the very best that they can be.
In this article we take a look at some words of advice from professional photographers with extensive experience of travelling to new locations and undertaking unique photo shoots. By following these words of advice, you will soon be making friends and family jealous with the talent behind your holiday shots.
Digiscoping
Digiscoping involves combining your camera with a telescope or set of binoculars in order to take advantage of the high-quality zoom that both offer. By doing this, photographers are able to take shots from even further away than they could with a telescopic lens.
Digiscoping requires travelling with some extra equipment, but if you’re looking to secure some once-in-a-lifetime shots then it is worth the extra hassle. Long distance shooting is great for capturing wildlife, especially animals that are easily spooked. It is a great way of getting shots of birds, who tend to fly away as soon as they detect movement. Check out Phone Skope for more information on digiscoping.
Choose the Right Lenses
If you want to get the most out of your surroundings, then you’re going to have to be prepared to use the right lenses for the job. It can be tempting to stick with just one lens, especially one that performs solidly in a number of areas, but a single lens will never be as good as the complete range.
It helps to have an idea of what you will be shooting in order to know what lens to bring. For example, if you are mainly going to be photographing plants and flowers then you will want to have a macro lens handy. Similarly, if you are looking to shoot wildlife in the distance and you aren’t using digiscoping, then you should invest in a decent telescopic lens.
Know Your Shooting Modes
Photography isn’t as simple as it once was, modern digital cameras are loaded with features and options, many of which the average user will never have any cause to use. However, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the different shooting modes that are available. Shooting in the right mode is just as important as choosing the right lens and shutter speed.
Some photographers feel that using shooting modes is cheating because it is a digital effect, in fact it is only making shooting more efficient. Different shooting modes also take advantage of features that aren’t available on analogue cameras such as image stabilization and real-time valuation of focus and lighting.
Next time you go traveling, be sure to remember these great tips for taking your photography work to the next level.
