Tips for Taking Better Vacation Photos

Image: PHOTO: Taking a photograph. (photo courtesy of Thinkstock)
Image: PHOTO: Taking a photograph. (photo courtesy of Thinkstock)
Janeen Christoff
by Janeen Christoff
Last updated: 1:00 PM ET, Fri January 13, 2017


Photos create memories for a lifetime so it's good to get a few tips for taking awesome travel photos before you head out on your next adventure. The New York Times has some advice that will help you make your travel snaps even better.

"Travel pictures instantly transport you back to those destinations and evoke the good times you had," Travel photographer, Natalie Amrossi, tells The New York Times.

The good news is, you don't have to be a pro to put her tips to work for you.

First, Amrossi says that you don't need a fancy camera to take great photos.

"You don't need high-priced equipment with frills in order to get memorable shots. Though the one on your smartphone is perfectly acceptable, a good camera that costs as little as $100 is a worthwhile investment because the images will be sharper and of better quality," says Amrossi.

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She also recommends making a list of the pictures that you think you want to take ahead of time.

"It's easy to be overwhelmed by everything you're seeing, and a list helps you make sure that you don't miss any pictures you want," Amrossi tells The New York Times.

Try to time your photos at sunrise or sunset, she recommends.

"Sunset pictures showing people milling around or busy streets grab a place when it's most alive," says Amrossi.

For more travel photography tips, read on here.


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