Holiday Photography - Do's & Dont's
October 15th 2006 22:08
This might be your 10th holiday but the photos taken of all ten holidays… may project same trend, style not to mention the ‘same faces’. Well then how to get out of this stereotype thinking and photo taking?
To begin with, don’t conceive the idea of an image from your ‘brain-cell’ rather let the surrounding or the scenery guide you.
These are a few simple routines I follow to avoid such recurring patterns…
Tip #1 : Before you decide - how you want to capture particular scenery or surrounding, think what is that you want to highlight of it. E.g. If it’s a waterfront and you want to highlight the serenity of the scene then focus on it as the main target.
Tip #2 : Don’t try to combine the scene, an object, people, etc. this will be very distracting to the person who views the photo and the meaning of the snap will be lost. Remember you do communicate your idea via your photograph!
Tip #3 : If it’s a building, or any architectural structure then take it as a single shot without combining with any other objects. It's a good idea if you plan to tone-set these photos later. Minimum objects lead to minimum obstacles.
Tip #4 : If the target is a person, get a close-up shot. The mood and expression captured will be lively and vibrant. Such photos speak ‘thousand words’!
Tip #5 : When taking a photo in a crowded place, choose the spot that you want to focus most and stick to that. If your aim is to convey the message of a crowded train-station or a market place its advisable to get a long shot.
Tip #6 : This can be applied to beach, ferry terminals, busy streets, National Parks, aquariums etc.
Tip #7 : When taking photo right next to still waterfront, try to avoid the reflection on the water… not all reflections look fantastic. Some may distract and sort of create a scary image… (of cause unless your intension is to shoot for a sci-fi photo collection). Avoid waterfronts during mid-day, it’ll be too glary and also will tone-down the natural colour of you photo.
Tip #8 : Be warned! In certain countries, you are not allowed to take photos of public places… if the need be please contact the respective person(s) or authority and get permission in advance. [E.g. places like military base, under ground train-stations(those days to prevent the glare from flashlights, but these days .... you know what I mean?!), etc are prohibited in most countries!!!]
If you like to read more on taking great holiday photos, please visit the sites listed below:
How to take great photos (1)
How to take great photos (2)
[Sometimes in the future we’ll look into the privacy issues as well as do’s and the don’t s of public photography]
Well then,till next 'Preset Camera, Action & Click, Click ...' (*)
To begin with, don’t conceive the idea of an image from your ‘brain-cell’ rather let the surrounding or the scenery guide you.
These are a few simple routines I follow to avoid such recurring patterns…
Tip #1 : Before you decide - how you want to capture particular scenery or surrounding, think what is that you want to highlight of it. E.g. If it’s a waterfront and you want to highlight the serenity of the scene then focus on it as the main target.
Helicopter at a waterfront
Tip #2 : Don’t try to combine the scene, an object, people, etc. this will be very distracting to the person who views the photo and the meaning of the snap will be lost. Remember you do communicate your idea via your photograph!
Tip #3 : If it’s a building, or any architectural structure then take it as a single shot without combining with any other objects. It's a good idea if you plan to tone-set these photos later. Minimum objects lead to minimum obstacles.
Tip #4 : If the target is a person, get a close-up shot. The mood and expression captured will be lively and vibrant. Such photos speak ‘thousand words’!
Tip #5 : When taking a photo in a crowded place, choose the spot that you want to focus most and stick to that. If your aim is to convey the message of a crowded train-station or a market place its advisable to get a long shot.
Crowded mall during festive season.
Tip #6 : This can be applied to beach, ferry terminals, busy streets, National Parks, aquariums etc.
Tip #7 : When taking photo right next to still waterfront, try to avoid the reflection on the water… not all reflections look fantastic. Some may distract and sort of create a scary image… (of cause unless your intension is to shoot for a sci-fi photo collection). Avoid waterfronts during mid-day, it’ll be too glary and also will tone-down the natural colour of you photo.
Tip #8 : Be warned! In certain countries, you are not allowed to take photos of public places… if the need be please contact the respective person(s) or authority and get permission in advance. [E.g. places like military base, under ground train-stations(those days to prevent the glare from flashlights, but these days .... you know what I mean?!), etc are prohibited in most countries!!!]
If you like to read more on taking great holiday photos, please visit the sites listed below:
How to take great photos (1)
How to take great photos (2)
[Sometimes in the future we’ll look into the privacy issues as well as do’s and the don’t s of public photography]
Well then,till next 'Preset Camera, Action & Click, Click ...' (*)
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