Digital Travel Photography
Help and Tips

#1: Don't Accidentally Breathe on a Camera in Cold Weather
Water vapor in your breath could condense on your digital camera lens.
 
#2: Research Before Going on a Trip
Don't return from your vacation wishing you had known about a great photo opportunity.
 
#3: Taking Photos by Car, Boat, or Plane
Photos taken from a moving vehicle don't have to turn out blurry.
 
#4: Don't Forget Signs When Taking Photos
Take photos of signs to help document your trips.
 
#5: Zoom In On Architecture
Need some digital camera photo ideas? Try focusing on individual architectural elements of buildings and statues.
 
#6: Point Upwards to Signify Openness
Point your digital camera slightly up when taking landscape photos to signify freedom and openness.
 
#7: Pre-Trip Checklist
checklist of items to bring and tasks to do before taking digital photos on a trip.
 
#8: Get Maps and Directions Online
Locate digital photo opportunities with online maps and directions.
 
#9: Take Photos at a Museum?
Considering taking digital photos at a museum? Read this tip first.
 
#10: Remove Tourists From Your Photos
How to remove tourists from photos of famous landmarks, either digitally or with flash.
 
#11: Look for Natural Frames in Doors and Windows
Frame your travel photography with open doors and windows.
 
#12: Capture Reflections on Water
Find lakes, streams, and oceans that reflect their surroundings for dazzling digital photos.
 
#13: Consider 'Photo Bingo' with the Kids
Pass the time on long road trips by playing 'photo bingo'.
 
#14: Look For Festivals Before You Travel
Festivals and parades offer great photo opportunities of people in traditional attire.
 
#15: Watch What You Carry
Lighten your weight when traveling around taking digital photos on your vacation.
 
#16: Focus on Buildings' Uniqueness
Take digital photos of what makes architecture unique to a particular area.
 
#17: Remember Plaques
Take digital photos of plaques that tell the story behind a statue or monument.
 
#18: Museum Photo Taking Tips
More tips on taking great digital photos at a museum.
 
#19: Do a Yearlong Photo Log
Photograph your favorite travel location as it changes with the seasons.
 
#20: Avoid Optical Zoom if Moving
Optical zoom may blur your digital photos taken from a moving vehicle.
 
#21: Look For Painted Barns in Farmlands
Traveling to farms? Look for barns that stand out from the ordinary.
 
#22: Observe 'No Trespassing' Signs
Venturing onto private property may get you into trouble.
 
#23: Capture the Old and New
Photograph the changes that occurred in downtown architecture over time.
 
#24: Record the Food
Take photos of food unique to areas you explore during your travels.
 
#25: Consider Insurance on Flights
Protect your digital camera equipment from getting lost, stolen, or damaged on flights.
 

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