How do you take the most beautiful vacation photos?

If you go to a holiday destination with famous sights, it is good to choose a creative corner. If you do not do this, your picture will look like that of many millions of others. For example, if you want to photograph the Eiffel Tower in Paris in an original way, first think carefully about your point of view. Take the picture from behind a statue or rose bush with a view of the Eiffel Tower. That makes your photo a lot more interesting and original.

Generally speaking, a photo becomes more interesting to look at if there's depth in it. The same applies to vacation photography. Always try to add depth to your vacation photos. You do this by placing an object in the foreground. A rock in a landscape, for example. The mountains can be the middle ground of your composition and the sky is the background. And if there are some beautiful clouds, you can show a bit more of the sky too.

Upon returning, of course you want to show something of the atmosphere you have tasted there. You bring atmosphere to your photo by taking something characteristic of the country into the image. What works well is adding local elements. This can be residents, food, shops or specific flora and fauna. Are you on holiday in Spain? Then show something of all those cozy tapas bars and the typical Spanish colors.

The time at which you photograph has a lot of influence on the final result. If you take pictures in the middle of the day, the lighting is not optimal. Light through the high sun makes the light parts on the photo very light and dark parts very dark. The best time to take pictures is in the 'golden hour'. This is the hour before the sun sets or an hour after the sun has risen. The colors in your photo are much warmer then.

In addition to the beautiful lighting, an advantage can be found earlier or later. With familiar sights it is often very busy during the day, especially during holiday periods. Making a good photo is difficult by all those people. Early in the morning or in the evening it is usually a lot quieter and you have plenty of room to photograph. This way you can be sure that your view is not blocked by tourists in shorts.

Do you often have an empty battery when you're on vacation? Extend the lifespan of your battery in a smart way. Lower the brightness of your screen or turn the screen off when you're not using it. In addition, advanced functions such as WiFi, manual focus, and image stabilization use a lot of energy. Turn it off to reduce energy consumption. If you're not going to use the camera for a longer period of time, remove the battery to prevent unnecessary power use. Always bring a spare battery.