{"id":5496,"date":"2013-06-05T11:57:09","date_gmt":"2013-06-05T15:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=5496"},"modified":"2013-06-05T11:57:09","modified_gmt":"2013-06-05T15:57:09","slug":"10-tips-for-better-travel-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/10-tips-for-better-travel-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips For Better Travel Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>A guest post by <strong>Scott A. Woodward<\/strong> &#8211; a<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sandisk.com\"> SanDisk <\/a>Extreme Photographer<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I believe that photography is the most accessible and democratic form of artistic expression.\u00a0 The ubiquity of digital cameras \u2013 on mobile phones or small point-and-shoot models, all the way to large, powerful DSLR or medium format cameras \u2013 is making it ever simpler to capture high-quality images anywhere, anytime.<\/p>\n<p>But as most will attest, making great photographs has little to do with owning the best and most expensive equipment.\u00a0 The real secret behind great photography is in how you see a moment and interpret it in a still frame, regardless of what type of camera you are using.\u00a0 Are you able to make something ordinary appear extraordinary by showing it differently?\u00a0 Are you able to make the viewer feel an emotion when they see your photograph?\u00a0 Are you able to transport someone to a moment with you simply by pressing the shutter?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC5572-Chinese-Opera-Singapore11.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5492\" alt=\"Travel photography examples from Scott A Woodward\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC5572-Chinese-Opera-Singapore11.jpg?resize=600%2C399\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC5572-Chinese-Opera-Singapore11.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC5572-Chinese-Opera-Singapore11.jpg?resize=150%2C99&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC5572-Chinese-Opera-Singapore11.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC5572-Chinese-Opera-Singapore11.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I once read that a camera is a great excuse to delve into a place deeper than we otherwise would.\u00a0 I like this description.\u00a0 Searching for an interesting photograph forces us to look at our surroundings differently, to explore a place further, to look beyond the obvious and hunt for something unique and special.<\/p>\n<p>I call my photography style \u201cChoose Your Own Adventure Photography,\u201d after the books I used to read as a child.\u00a0 Literally and creatively, I can go one direction and discover a remarkable photographic opportunity; or I can go another direction and find something entirely different.\u00a0 It is this adventure that is the beauty of photography for me.<\/p>\n<h2>My ten top tips for travel photography:<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC2091Dili-Timor-Leste11.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5490\" alt=\"Travel photography examples from Scott A Woodward\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC2091Dili-Timor-Leste11.jpg?resize=600%2C400\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC2091Dili-Timor-Leste11.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC2091Dili-Timor-Leste11.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC2091Dili-Timor-Leste11.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC2091Dili-Timor-Leste11.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>#1 \u2013 Be inspired.<\/b>\u00a0 Do a little research about the places your travels will take you ahead of time.\u00a0 The more you know about where you will be shooting, the better prepared you can be.\u00a0 Try to have some ideas for the types of photographs you want to create beforehand.\u00a0 There is no shame in looking at other photographers\u2019 interpretations of a location or scene. If you need help getting the juices flowing and creating your own unique photography, there is an endless stream of imagery from photographers across the globe on Instagram, Flickr and Twitter to help you get \u00a0inspired.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>#2 \u2013 Pack smart.<\/b>\u00a0 Once you have an idea where your trip will take you and what you will be shooting while you\u2019re there, you will be able to plan what equipment will be necessary.\u00a0 However, be judicious with the amount of camera gear that makes it into your bag.\u00a0 There is no point in packing a bag full of hulking DSLRs and heavy lenses if the bulk and weight will hinder your ability to carry everything or safely get a shot.\u00a0 It seems like common sense, but many people underestimate how heavy photography equipment becomes after lugging it on your shoulder or back for many hours.<\/p>\n<p><b>#3 \u2013 Good things come in small packages.<\/b>\u00a0 If you anticipate that your heavy DSLR and lenses will be too cumbersome for the journey, then consider packing a point-and-shoot camera or simply using your smartphone.\u00a0 Remember that great photographs are not created by the biggest equipment; they are made by creative photographers.\u00a0 And the smaller the device, the more inconspicuous it is, which often helps the photographer to capture better candid imagery.<\/p>\n<p>But this does not mean you should skimp on the quality of your digital photographic equipment \u2013\u00a0\u00a0for example, always using quality storage media, like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sandisk.com\">SanDisk Extreme CF, SD and microSD memory cards<\/a> \u2013 to ensure that every moment is captured and safely preserved forever.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC5258-Inle-Lake-Myanmar11.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5491\" alt=\"Travel photography examples from Scott A Woodward\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC5258-Inle-Lake-Myanmar11.jpg?resize=600%2C401\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC5258-Inle-Lake-Myanmar11.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC5258-Inle-Lake-Myanmar11.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC5258-Inle-Lake-Myanmar11.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC5258-Inle-Lake-Myanmar11.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>#4 \u2013 Add life to landscapes.<\/b>\u00a0 Beautiful landscape shots can be breathtaking, but if you\u2019ve ever been subjected to a friend or family member\u2019s holiday snaps, you know how dull they can become after you\u2019ve looked at 50 or 100 of them in a row.\u00a0 Try adding people to your landscape photographs.\u00a0 Even if they occupy just a little bit of space within your frame, a human touch helps make a more powerful photograph: it gives scale to an image, offers perspective and adds drama.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2013\/06\/05\/10-tips-for-better-travel-photography-part-two\/\">Continue reading&#8230;.tips #5-#10<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class='et-box et-bio'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'>\u00a0<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Scott A Woodwardt\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/Photo\/ScottAWoodward.png?w=1080\" \/>\u00a0 by SCOTT A. WOODWARD<\/p>\n<p>Scott\u2019s father is an avid and accomplished amateur photographer. When Scott was a young boy, he taught Scott how to operate a manual camera, skilfully interpret light and imaginatively compose an image. But more importantly, his dad instilled in him a sense of wonder and adventure; it is these traits that truly make Scott a photographer. Scott\u2019s editorial work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic Magazine, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveller, Travel + Leisure, Departures, Monocle, Vogue, GQ, Esquire, The Financial Times and The New York Times and he has photographed advertising campaigns for global brands like Google, MasterCard, Adidas, Nokia, InterContinental Hotels, Johnnie Walker, Nestle, Standard Chartered Bank, Johnson &amp; Johnson and Unilever. Luerzer\u2019s Archive honoured Scott as one of the \u201c200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide\u201d and Nikon named him \u201cOne of Asia\u2019s Finest Photographers\u201d. Scott recently hosted Around the World with Voyager, a five-episode travel and portrait photography television series on The HISTORY Channel Asia. Scott is a SanDisk Extreme Team member, a Nikon Professional Photographer and a Getty Images Global Assignments photographer.<\/div><\/div>\n<p><b>Follow Scott:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Website \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scottawoodward.com\/\">www.scottawoodward.com<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Blog \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/scottawoodward.com\/blog\">http:\/\/scottawoodward.com\/blog<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Twitter \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/scottawoodward\">www.twitter.com\/scottawoodward<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Instagram \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/scottawoodward\">http:\/\/instagram.com\/scottawoodward<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Flickr \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/scottawoodward\">http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/scottawoodward<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A guest post by Scott A. Woodward &#8211; a SanDisk Extreme Photographer I believe that photography is the most accessible and democratic form of artistic expression.\u00a0 The ubiquity of digital cameras \u2013 on mobile phones or small point-and-shoot models, all the way to large, powerful DSLR or medium format cameras \u2013 is making it ever 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Woodward &#8211; a SanDisk Extreme Photographer I believe that photography is the most accessible and democratic form of artistic expression.\u00a0 The ubiquity of digital cameras \u2013 on mobile phones or small point-and-shoot models, all the way to large, powerful DSLR or medium format cameras \u2013 is making it ever simpler to capture high-quality images anywhere, anytime. But as most will attest, making great photographs has little to do with owning the best and most expensive equipment.\u00a0 The real secret behind great photography is in how you see a moment and interpret it in a&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/photography-2\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Photography<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Guest Post","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/guest-post\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Guest Post","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/guest-post\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC5258-Inle-Lake-Myanmar11.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC5258-Inle-Lake-Myanmar11.jpg?resize=599%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC5258-Inle-Lake-Myanmar11.jpg?resize=600%2C401&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Guest Post","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/guest-post\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SCOTT-A-WOODWARD_DSC5258-Inle-Lake-Myanmar11.jpg?fit=600%2C401&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/photography-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Photography<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Photography<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/photography-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Photography Topics<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/photography-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">tips and tricks<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/photography-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Travel photography<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/photography-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">travel photos<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/photography-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Vacation photography<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Photography Topics<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">tips and tricks<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Travel photography<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">travel photos<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Vacation photography<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":0,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 13 years ago","modified":"Updated 13 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on June 5, 2013","modified":"Updated on June 5, 2013"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on June 5, 2013 11:57 am","modified":"Updated on June 5, 2013 11:57 am"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-1qE","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":5486,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/10-tips-for-better-travel-photography-part-two\/","url_meta":{"origin":5496,"position":0},"title":"10 Tips for better travel photography &#8211; part two","author":"Guest Post","date":"June 5, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"A continuation of ten tips for better travel photography from Scott A. 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