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These tips brought to you by T.Michael Stanley for Photo Tours & Travel 1. That last minute trip or hurried rush to catch a ride or even the inconvenience of carrying a tripod doesn't mean disaster. A small bag of rice or beans or even a sock filled with sand can make a suitable substitute for a tripod. Always carry an extra sock (they can also be used to protect your lenses) and a small plastic bag. A plastic bag to put the sock in will keep the sand from getting in your camera or scratching your lens. 2. Don't court disaster on a trip to a waterfall or on a boat. Carry a couple of trash bags in your camera kit to protect your gear and to use as a poncho. The bags with “cinch” tops are not as waterproof as a heavy duty bag that can be tied with a piece of twine or twist tie. To be extra careful double bag your extra gear. This is especially helpful when weather conditions are not optimum. 3. The best times of day to record texture in scenery are early morning, noon and late evening. Texture is created by shadows cast by sunlight. The shadows create depth in the image and also add drama and emotion to scenery. 4. A large hat can be used to protect the lens from unwanted sun spots or flaring lights. A hat for a photographer can be worn on the head or held in the hand and can also be used as a prop on the head of a model. Add a large scarf and a big piece of cloth and you have a cape and a belt. Be creative! 5. Most photographers make the mistake of centering their images especially with landscapes. Try to place landscapes in thirds. One third for the sky and two thirds for the landscape or vice-a-versa. Try to give yourself a foreground, middle ground and back ground area in each image. This will create depth and dimension to your images. 6. Try to work with a theme when you travel. One idea is to photograph only door knobs or just door frames or maybe only windows. Whatever you select, try to stay with that theme until the trip is done. The final step is to print the images, mat them and present them as a body of work. Not only do you have a unique perspective of your travels, you also have the beginning of a portfolio! 7. Learn the right words to say when you travel to a new place. “Please”, “Thank You”, “Pardon Me” and “Good Morning” can open doors that are closed to the rude traveler. Speak softly and beware of local customs. The ugly travelers are the ones that try to impose their lifestyle on others. Enjoy where you are at and make the best of it. These tips brought to you by T.Michael Stanley for Photo Tours & Travel
These tips brought to you by T.Michael Stanley for Photo Tours & Travel 1. That last minute trip or hurried rush to catch a ride or even the inconvenience of carrying a tripod doesn't mean disaster. A small bag of rice or beans or even a sock filled with sand can make a suitable substitute for a tripod. Always carry an extra sock (they can also be used to protect your lenses) and a small plastic bag. A plastic bag to put the sock in will keep the sand from getting in your camera or scratching your lens.
These tips brought to you by T.Michael Stanley for Photo Tours & Travel
1. That last minute trip or hurried rush to catch a ride or even the inconvenience of carrying a tripod doesn't mean disaster. A small bag of rice or beans or even a sock filled with sand can make a suitable substitute for a tripod. Always carry an extra sock (they can also be used to protect your lenses) and a small plastic bag. A plastic bag to put the sock in will keep the sand from getting in your camera or scratching your lens.
2. Don't court disaster on a trip to a waterfall or on a boat. Carry a couple of trash bags in your camera kit to protect your gear and to use as a poncho. The bags with “cinch” tops are not as waterproof as a heavy duty bag that can be tied with a piece of twine or twist tie. To be extra careful double bag your extra gear. This is especially helpful when weather conditions are not optimum. 3. The best times of day to record texture in scenery are early morning, noon and late evening. Texture is created by shadows cast by sunlight. The shadows create depth in the image and also add drama and emotion to scenery. 4. A large hat can be used to protect the lens from unwanted sun spots or flaring lights. A hat for a photographer can be worn on the head or held in the hand and can also be used as a prop on the head of a model. Add a large scarf and a big piece of cloth and you have a cape and a belt. Be creative! 5. Most photographers make the mistake of centering their images especially with landscapes. Try to place landscapes in thirds. One third for the sky and two thirds for the landscape or vice-a-versa. Try to give yourself a foreground, middle ground and back ground area in each image. This will create depth and dimension to your images. 6. Try to work with a theme when you travel. One idea is to photograph only door knobs or just door frames or maybe only windows. Whatever you select, try to stay with that theme until the trip is done. The final step is to print the images, mat them and present them as a body of work. Not only do you have a unique perspective of your travels, you also have the beginning of a portfolio! 7. Learn the right words to say when you travel to a new place. “Please”, “Thank You”, “Pardon Me” and “Good Morning” can open doors that are closed to the rude traveler. Speak softly and beware of local customs. The ugly travelers are the ones that try to impose their lifestyle on others. Enjoy where you are at and make the best of it. These tips brought to you by T.Michael Stanley for Photo Tours & Travel
2. Don't court disaster on a trip to a waterfall or on a boat. Carry a couple of trash bags in your camera kit to protect your gear and to use as a poncho. The bags with “cinch” tops are not as waterproof as a heavy duty bag that can be tied with a piece of twine or twist tie. To be extra careful double bag your extra gear. This is especially helpful when weather conditions are not optimum. 3. The best times of day to record texture in scenery are early morning, noon and late evening. Texture is created by shadows cast by sunlight. The shadows create depth in the image and also add drama and emotion to scenery.
4. A large hat can be used to protect the lens from unwanted sun spots or flaring lights. A hat for a photographer can be worn on the head or held in the hand and can also be used as a prop on the head of a model. Add a large scarf and a big piece of cloth and you have a cape and a belt. Be creative! 5. Most photographers make the mistake of centering their images especially with landscapes. Try to place landscapes in thirds. One third for the sky and two thirds for the landscape or vice-a-versa. Try to give yourself a foreground, middle ground and back ground area in each image. This will create depth and dimension to your images.
6. Try to work with a theme when you travel. One idea is to photograph only door knobs or just door frames or maybe only windows. Whatever you select, try to stay with that theme until the trip is done. The final step is to print the images, mat them and present them as a body of work. Not only do you have a unique perspective of your travels, you also have the beginning of a portfolio! 7. Learn the right words to say when you travel to a new place. “Please”, “Thank You”, “Pardon Me” and “Good Morning” can open doors that are closed to the rude traveler. Speak softly and beware of local customs. The ugly travelers are the ones that try to impose their lifestyle on others. Enjoy where you are at and make the best of it. These tips brought to you by T.Michael Stanley for Photo Tours & Travel