Use A Camera To Make Your Travel Memories Last Forever

Travel photography is a fantastic way of capturing the spirit of the places you visit and the people you
meet. Finding the right subjects is the key to creating images you will be able to enjoy for many years to
come.




The best travel photographs don't just transport people to another place but also have the ability to take
them back in time, to conjure up the true character of a destination and to show everything from the
warmth of a particular culture to the magnificent desolation of a barren landscape.

All photography is, to some degree, about telling stories but this is especially the case when it comes
to travel photography. In order to have new and exciting stories to tell, it is essential to head along the
path less travelled as much as possible. If you can't afford to travel to the most exotic and interesting
destinations, find a way to shed new light on the old and familiar.

Locations
A visit to Paris, one of the most photographed cities in the world, can still produce a plethora of fantastic
images just so long as you see out new angles to shoot from or find a bevy of fascinating characters to
populate your pictures with.

The rise of digital media along with the spread of social networking sites have both had a significant effect
on travel photography. Whereas once you would choose your shots carefully and then have to wait until
you returned to see the results, today you can fire off thousands of shots at no extra cost and upload
them on the Internet instantly.

The downside of the new technology is that it makes it all too easy to take photographs of everything
without giving much thought to how the final pictures will look. If possible, it is a good idea to plan your
photography in advance. Use the web to find out some of the most colourful and interesting locations to
make sure you don't miss them. Check also to see if any particular events are taking place during your
travels.

Opportunities
Shooting early in the morning can produce strong landscapes without too many tourists in them and the
light at this time of day is often more subtle and beautiful with a slight golden hue. Markets and religious
festivals can also provide a wealth of opportunities for photographers as they are allmost always rich with
both life and colour.

If you want to photograph individuals in places such as Africa or Asia, especially anyone working, wearing
traditional costume or living outside of a major tourist area, be prepared to pay a small fee. Spend your
money wisely and you will be able to get in close and personal and shoot some powerful character
studies.

Carry a spare, fully charged battery with you at all times. Extra storage cards are another must so you
never have to frantically find pictures to erase in order to make space for new shots.

AUTHOR BIO:

Sarah writes regularly on the topic of photography for a range of travel-related blogs and websites
including http://www.brightsparktravel.com/ as well as numerous trade journals. Her most treasured
photographs are those of the Berber family she stayed with during her first solo trip to Morocco.