Tips For Destination Photography

Talk To Locals

Prior to a travel photography trip, many people have a good idea of what they are going to shoot and the way they would like to capture the moment. However, with that being said, such preconceived ideas are made from an outsider's perspective which can affect originality of shot and feel hollow in a sense as a result. Therefore, one great strategy for adding creativity and nonconformist perspective to a shoot is by talking to locals. Locals have often grown up in and deeply understand the value of specific people who have an effect on the community and places of true value that is often overlooked by typical tourists flushed with Western stereotypes and media. Perhaps there is an old church with historical significance or a local merchant who has an unheard story, regardless, the power is in the subject, not the camera.

Talking to locals is absolutely imperative to get the inside scoop that many photographers forget about whilst away on a destination shoot. Once aware of the local inside information and tips, the next slide suggests an effective and important practice to ensure endurance and comfort while traveling and shooting is taking place.