Travel Photography 101

Manila Bulletin TRAVEL May 2008

It’s always nice to see some of your works published in print media whether big or small. On today’s issue of Manila Bulletin TRAVEL, they have a feature on Travel Photography 101. They got to interview the likes of George Tapan, Ronald Jayme, as well as Photobloggers like Anton, Eric, Markku and me as well. It also has a solo feature on Ivan Henares and other interesting article. It’s a pretty nice issue. Here, I’m sharing the tips I wrote there on taking Travel Photos.

Manila Bulletin mini feature on Travel Photography

This is actually the 2nd time I contributed content here but this one would be interesting to share here as well. They asked us to write 3 Travel Photography tips and here’s my share on this. I think it would be of interest to some readers here so I’m posting the content on the mini-feature here as well. Manila Bulletin TRAVEL comes out every 2nd Thursday of the month. Below is the article:

Travel Photography 101

Travel Photography is an exciting and memorable way to document a vacation. Whether you bring along your point-and-shoot or a complex DSLR, here are some tips for the best possible ways to capture memorable travel photos during your trip.

CAPTURE A SENSE OF PLACE. Find out what makes a place unique. The best reference are looking at photos from postcards and guide books. Then make the photos your own by looking for a different angle or taking a shot on different lighting condition.

TELL A STORY. Don’t just shoot a nice scenery or a landscape, Travel Photography is all about stories and what happens along the way. Try to add some people in the scene, may it be you, your friend or the locals and pose them on a dramatic angle that shows the sense of place. Take photos of food, they may be the most delicious you have tasted. You can no longer take a photo once you have eaten it, unless you order another. Capture scenes during transit. Sometimes it’s the journey from one destination to next where you experience true local colors and culture.

LEARN TO TAKE PHOTOS ANY TIME OF THE DAY. Though it is ideal to take photos early morning and late in the afternoon for the best light, it can be impossible sometimes when you have to stick to certain schedule during your trip, unless you are part of a photo safari tour. And if you want a relaxing vacation, waking up early is out of the question. In harsh light conditions of the day, try to focus more on detailed shots, visual patterns, interiors, food and people. Also in travel, there are spontaneous moments and sceneries which you may happen to witness that there is a very slim chance of seeing again or going back to, so always keep your camera ready and within reach ready to shoot anytime of the day.

Tags: Manila Bulletin, Media, Photography, Tips

Joyceee Says:
May 15th, 2008 at 5:34 pm

Got a copy of the MB Travel mag.

Nice ferdz!

Ang galing mo naman talaga eh. hehe

lagal[og] Says:
May 15th, 2008 at 10:17 pm

basta ako, yung feature mo lang binasa ko

ellen Says:
May 15th, 2008 at 10:36 pm

I saw that MB’s travel mag/insert this morning while checking out for a lifestyle release. I think it’s still there on my table. Might as well keep it pala para next time we meet, pa-autograph ha :p

photocache Says:
May 15th, 2008 at 11:35 pm

Thanks for the tip. When are you going to have a travel column of your own?

iRonnie Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 12:11 am

a lot of good things are coming your way nowadays. btw, i dropped by last wednesday to your exhibit kaso i didnt saw you there.

Kyels Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 2:05 am

What you have said is true — all of them.

donG hO Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 11:51 am

congratulations ulit Ferdz. i missed checking the paper yesterday.

Tin Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 1:08 pm

amazing ferdz! big time ka na talaga.

pink panther Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 3:19 pm

Ayus ka talaga! thumb’s Up ang masasabi ko =) more contribution pa galing galing…..

barrycade Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 5:15 pm

congrats, ferdz! i read the magazine and i feel proud that i somehow know the person in the feature. way to go bro! :

by the way, your tips are helpful. maybe you should put up a separate blog on photography tips and tricks. i’ll be one of your frequent readers!

Allan Barredo Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 5:53 pm

Congrats bai! Makahanap nga ng copy… Congrats on the exhibit too!

Eric Says:
May 16th, 2008 at 6:08 pm

Kudos Ferdz…you’re soaring high like an eagle…..your skill have been slowly noticed by all.

mimi Says:
May 18th, 2008 at 5:13 pm

congrats po! thanks for sharing it!

Toe Says:
May 18th, 2008 at 7:06 pm

Congrats Ferdz! You’re career is really blasting off! You’re getting published left and right and you also had that exhibit. You deserve all your success!