Travel Photography

Hardly any other realm of photography offers you the possibility of capturing so many different experiences like that of travel photography. Every country (as well as every city and village) is individually shaped and influenced by the local vegetation and the people who live there as well as their culture and architecture. No two countries are exactly alike, which makes every trip a new adventure. However, people often only visit a destination once in their life and for a shorter period of time, which is why many try to capture these once-in-a-lifetime experiences while they can. Travel photography will help fulfil this wish and enable you not only to capture the breathtaking scenery and cultural quirks of the country you’re visiting, but also the emotions attached to these experiences. However, just as each destination is completely different from the next, so too are the conditions and challenges you’ll experience while photographing.

In order to take the best photos possible while on holiday, it’s necessary to make some considerations and preparations beforehand. This starts with choosing a suitable camera as well as which equipment to bring along for the journey. For this, however, there is no right or wrong answer since selecting which gear to bring with you heavily depends on what kind of vacation you’re going on as well as your own individual expectations for your photos.

These same factors will also influence what kind of luggage you should bring. The ultimate goal here is to ensure your valuable camera equipment makes it to your destination and back undamaged. For a short trip to the city or a couple days of some rest and relaxation, a standard suitcase will do just fine. For holidays with a bit more adventure and trekking, you’ll need something a bit more practical like a camera bag or trekking/hiking rucksack.

As already mentioned, the world of travel photography can hardly be surpassed when it comes to variety. During a trip you’re bound to encounter a multitude of different situations and sights. This multitude is not only limited to the landscapes, people, and architecture of a country, but also the different lighting conditions that influence the rhythm of day-to-day life. Especially when photographing during sunrise or sunset you’ll have the chance to shoot in favourable, agreeable, and warm light that will envelop your selected motif.

Particularly when going on excursions or hiking trips, it can be difficult to know ahead of time which motifs and sights you’ll have in front of the camera at which time of the day. The novice photographer will have to manually adjust their camera’s settings according to the given lighting conditions. With a little know-how and our tips, even those completely new to photography will be able to shoot brilliant photos in just about every kind of situation without having to rely on automatic mode. You’ll also be able to put some extra touches on your photos by following the golden ratio or shooting from an out-of-the-ordinary perspective.

You’ll also have to overcome the challenge of photographing in high humidity, wind, rain, and other harsh conditions. Herein lies the difficulty of taking good photos all while protecting your camera equipment and using the right set-up. But even for this we’ll give you various tips and tricks you can use to make your life on the road a bit easier.

After arriving back home with a head full of new memories and a filled-up memory card, it’s time to edit your photos. It’d be a shame to put in so much effort to take brilliant photos just to have them collect dust on your memory card.

If you end up with quite a few good photos, a photo book or photo calendar makes the perfect keepsake to either share your experiences with friends and family or to keep for yourself to keep these memories alive. However, before creating any photo keepsakes, it’s important to first sort through your pictures. Best-case scenario, this should already be started during your travels. Even when taking care of this afterwards, however, there are still a few things to keep in mind.

With the ifolor Travel E-Book, you’ll be well prepared for any situation you encounter during your travels and will be sure to end up with brilliant photos thanks to the help of our tips.