Usually when traveling photos you tend to take photos that you see a lot, angles that are usually taken by most people. As a result, your photos become less meaningful. You can try to think outside the box to make your holiday photos have their own impression and memories. Some tips you can try:
1. Include typical details of your vacation spot
You can take pictures of signposts, names of fruits and vegetables written in the local language, newspaper boxes or directional signs which can make your photos more lively.
2. Take photos of local residents
Take photos of local residents doing activities such as people enjoying coffee, buying flowers at the market, or going for an evening walk. You can wait for the right angle while enjoying the activities happening around you. There will be many stories in your photos.
3. Create a photo series of stories
You can take several frames to give a series of stories to your photos. For example, first you take a photo of the market, take a photo of an antique shop, then take close up photos of items being sold, people making transactions, children playing. These photos will provide memories and be interesting to display at home.
4. Avoid boring family photos
Usually you will take a family photo in front of the icon of your vacation spot. You can try something different by taking photos of your older sibling eating on the side of the road or your younger sibling interacting with local residents.
5. Don't take ordinary icon pictures
When you visit famous places, try taking photos from different perspectives and angles. For example, when you visit the Eiffle Tower, you can try taking close-ups of the tower structure, or you can create a story and experiment with your photos.
6. Practice your food photography skills
When eating local food you can book a table near the window and take photos of local food. Don't forget to enjoy it afterward...
7. Choose your photo theme
You can choose a theme every day. For example, today you want to photograph architecture, tomorrow street photography, that's fine. Choose a theme that you like and that you can enjoy so it's not too overwhelming and your holiday becomes more enjoyable.
8. Use simple equipment
Surely you want to enjoy your holiday without having to carry heavy loads such as several lenses and cameras. It is recommended to bring one camera and lens that can cover your needs. Apart from that, if you have to replace the lens, it is quite complicated and increases the risk of dust getting into the sensor.