Hello Blog READERS,
Want to wish Happy Thursday To All of You...
Before I start my discussions with you all, Meet My BEST ONLINE FRIEND Dominik [FujiUser - Photography Blog]
He is a photographer living in Vienna/Austria. He loves to take pictures, to travel and experience adventures. Since he feel very connected to Fujifilm’s mindset, he decided to share some stories about his Fuji cameras & him.
Travel photography is a career for some. Most people though just want to bring back nice photos to show their friends and family. No image will replace the moment of being there, that's why people still travel instead of browsing Google Images! Professional or amateur, the first thing you need is a camera. Yes, a camera, and a real one, not a phone or something you attach on your helmet.
Choosing the best camera to buy requires a good amount of research. However, most modern cameras will do a good enough job, particularly if you do not want to get technical. Today, if you buy any mirrorless or DSLR, you will get a very good camera. Just skip the kit lens and buy a good general purpose one but not a super-zoom as those compromise in image quality and low-light performance. For just making nice photographers, you can get a smaller fixed-lens camera. There are plenty of premium models offering 1" sensors which is a huge leap in image quality from the typical ultra-compact and cellphone camera.
In the middle of all the excitement and packing for the trip, you're missing out on something big. Don't forget to do your homework for the trip. If it's your first time to the destination, you've every reason to do a thorough research before the journey begins. Get to know the surroundings through articles and pictures. You may wish to befriend other famous photographers of the destination. Search the possibility of famous events happening during the dates that you wish to visit. Social media can help you do this!
There are plenty of pictures of the Great Wall of China. Even people who haven't traveled to China have already seen it in photos. If you plan to visit the Great Wall of China, you need to be authentic with your photos. Be creative and think how your photos can stand out from the rest. Don't repeat another version of something that already exists. Look out for subjects who are willing to be captured. It's a skill you'll develop with a lot of time and practice, but would help you to create and capture strong photographic moments.
In addition to bringing backup batteries, you should also be sure to have a few rolls of film (or an extra memory card). Another good idea is to always bracket your shots. Bracketing means shooting three photos instead of one; the first is shot at the recommended aperture, then the second and third are shot one setting too low and one too high. Travel photography is unique in that many of the photo opportunities you have will never be available to you again, so bracketing ensures you have a lot to work with when you get back home.
Every time you go somewhere you should think of yourself as an ambassador to the place you're visiting. Picture that your photo editor has given you an assignment to tell a story with the photos from your trip. Every picture you take while you're on your trip is part of a greater story of your overall vacation. Whenever you can, try to have every picture have meaning and represent a part of your trip. For instance, a good theme for shooting in the desert would be isolation, while celebration would be great for a place full of people. You should always have some kind of connecting line between your pictures.
