7 Tips for Better Vacation Photos

by | May 25, 2023

Great vacation photos allow you to remember your vacation for years to come.  We have assembled a list of practical tips to help you capture the best moments without ruining your vacation by forcing your family and friends to pose and fake it.

 

Include your family and friends. Landscapes are nice, but the best pictures recall memories of experiences with other people.

Rule of thirds. Some sky, a bit of the scene, capture the foreground.

Quantity leads to quality. Snap the quick impromptu photos. You are likely to capture something interesting and unexpected.

Be in the moment– It isn’t all about the photo. Be present and enjoy the experience. The sights, sounds, flavors, smells.. The photo is the accessory, not the star.

Use your phone. It doesn’t take a fancy camera and lens to capture the moment.

 

Shared albums– encourage everyone in the family to snap pics. No need for a designated photographer. Have everyone combine their best in a shared album at the end of each day. Links to resources for iOS and Android are below.

iOS– Check out this article from Apple on setting up and using shared albums.

Android– See this article for Android sharing with Google.

 

 

Crop and filter your favorite photos. Find a few photos that excite you and take a few moments to crop and filter them to get the perfect shot.

Practice makes perfect. Set a goal for one great picture a day to help remind you of the day’s adventures. You will be glad you made an effort. The trip is only part of the benefits. Your memories of the trip will last a lifetime. Onward!

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