What Can be Taught by a Photojournalist on a Brilliant Travel Photos?

Imagine when you are traveling and the camera is always on your side? To be honest you are not a professional photographer, but there are some basic instructions to help you shoot like a professional without professional training.

The Little Shepherd by Tommy Satria

Knowing the basics


Make him as comfortable as possible with the technical issues which camera you use. But also do not get too caught up with the issue of the gadget. Do not be too often play around with your camera, you will specify only what you use the program; manuals, programs, landscape, portrait, macro and more. Most of the special functions on your camera is a problem that is much more then they are worth.



Plan


When you go into reporting the story, think about the type of image you want to get and what purpose they would serve in the final package. When you go along, keep re-evaluating the plan in light of what seems realistic, what a good shot you've taken, and how many different photos as you need for your story. Do not take pictures with a few photos, as you will find it hard to choose.



Get Action or Character


Always try to shoot some kind of action or events that relate to your story if possible. Press your source for stories related to the kind of place that would make a good visual. If it does not happen, fall back to take great photos that humanize the characters in the story.



Always ready


Remember not to store your camera in the bag. Because you have to act quickly when a passing moment in front of you. Turned on and ready to shoot as quickly and as often as possible.

Photographing A total Perhaps

Removing bad then. You are more likely to get something good, and as your subjects get used to you constantly take pictures of them, they will act more naturally and forget you're there.

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Do not be shy

You exude confidence when taking photographs shocking plays a big role in the reception you get from your subject. Act like you know what you are doing and have a right to do so and the people around you will most likely take on your confidence and assume the same. On the off chance that someone gets really angry, you can always delete the picture (or just pretend).

Sorry, do not ask for permission

It is the act polite to ask if you can shoot someone, but sometimes it's a bad idea (unless you are pretty sure they'll say yes). If you just do it and they protest ... well at least you've got a few shots first. Also, after you show them that you're taking their picture by asking if fine, they will likely stop acting natural and start posing.

Humanize!

Pictures without people are almost always boring. Your story might be about people, so show us what they look like.

Keep as close as possible

Extreme close-up faces of people tend to humanize them more in the eyes of viewers. Close action attracted the attention of viewers. Do not try to get too many elements in one frame - choose one and make awesome. The closer you are to the subject the less you need to rely on the zoom, telephoto etc. You'll have more interesting angles and higher resolutions.

Get more in-depth

Put a layer as possible in your photos. If you want to show the landscape, putting something in the extreme foreground to make the picture more interesting. If you are close on someone's face, think about what happens in the background throughout the frame. If you show the crowd, make sure there is at least one person is relatively close to the viewer to immediately get involved with.

Rule of thirds

A general rule for visually appealing photos, put the subject or focal point of your shot from the center, dividing the frame into thirds from side to side and / or top to bottom.

Wake up

We recommend that you do not drink too much beer. Everything looks a hundred times better after sunrise and before sunset, so if you have a choice, try to shoot in the morning or late afternoon. (Also, if you are inside, the light source coming from the side is better than one directly overhead).

Do it now!

If you look at the photo you want to take, TAKE IT! Even if it means stopping the car, running after someone etc. Do not put it off, thinking you'll get another opportunity to take photos then. Chances are you will not.

Do not be afraid to step

In the end, it's all about the big picture you get, you do not mind personally.

Obviously, pretend the whole incident a big no-no, but if you have a willing subject, there is nothing wrong with asking them to sit or stand in a certain place, holding something significant to the story, or even do some simple things while you picture of them if it makes photos more interesting or relevant to the story

For example, if your story is about a farmer, put it in front of the barn, or shoot him plowing his field. Also, if you shoot them when they're interviewed, you will get more animation and emotion out of them.

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