{"id":2052,"date":"2014-03-05T11:32:22","date_gmt":"2014-03-05T11:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hostelworld.com\/?p=2052"},"modified":"2014-03-05T11:32:22","modified_gmt":"2014-03-05T11:32:22","slug":"12-photography-mistakes-you-dont-know-youre-making","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/12-photography-mistakes-you-dont-know-youre-making\/","title":{"rendered":"12 photography mistakes you don’t know you’re making"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jenna Kvidt is the creator of the website,\u00a0Wander The Map<\/a>, which focuses on travel, adventure and photography. She has a passion for the outdoors, music and art and seeks them out both at home and while traveling. You can find her tweeting from\u00a0@wanderthemap<\/a>\u00a0or on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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When you come home from a trip, you will soon want to flip through your photos to remember all your great adventures, but unfortunately you aren\u2019t always happy with the results. \u00a0Many are the photography mistakes that should be avoided. Sometimes the images don\u2019t truly reflect the amazing experiences you had while exploring the world. Instead, they resemble the same old photographs you see in every other traveller\u2019s Facebook photo album. Here are some common mistakes all beginners make and details on how to fix them, so next time you travel, you will come home with stunning photographs to share!<\/p>\n

Photography mistakes to avoid<\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0Always shooting from a boring perspective<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Photography<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t just take all your photos from a straightforward perspective\u2014it can get old and repetitive. Try climbing up high or get on the ground for a new, interesting view on your subject.\u00a0 We love to get images from street level views especially when the streets have special characteristics such as the stone and overgrown grass along the riverside in Ghent, Belgium.<\/p>\n

\u00a02. \u00a0Not paying attention to scale<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Photography<\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to tell the size of a waterfall, mountain, etc. if there is nothing in the frame to show its scale.\u00a0 When shooting a landscape scene, try to include a person or other object to show the size of the landscape. For example, in our photo of Iceland\u2019s Skogafoss waterfall, you wouldn\u2019t be able to tell how tall it stands if there was not a person in the lower right hand corner.<\/p>\n

\u00a03.\u00a0Ignoring composition<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Photography<\/p>\n

Avoid taking photographs where the subject of your image is in the center of the frame.\u00a0 Apply the rule of thirds, to create photographs that are well balanced and interesting. \u00a0The rule of thirds means to break your image into thirds both horizontally and vertically and place the focus at one of the four intersection points. Also, make sure to watch your horizon line\u2014unless it\u2019s intentional, keep the horizon line level in the background.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Not being in the right place at the right time<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t go out in the middle of the day with the intention of taking photographs with great lighting.\u00a0 The best time to shoot is during the golden hour (around sunrise and sunset)\u2014your lighting will be softer and warmer, and it won\u2019t create the harsh shadows that can show up during the middle of the day. While in Norway, the lighting around the fjords was creating harsh shadows during the day, so we decided to wake up early the next morning to catch the warm lighting coming over the mountains.<\/p>\n

\"Photography<\/p>\n

Also, if you want to photograph a place such as a busy market, make sure to go during the busy time of day. For example, you wouldn\u2019t want to show up to empty streets when you are intending on taking photographs of a street festival.\u00a0 Do your research to make sure you are showing up at right place during the right time.<\/p>\n

\"Photography<\/p>\n

\u00a05.\u00a0Not using light to your advantage<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t forget to use lighting to your advantage. Instead of blowing out the background and losing all the background detail, try another approach and backlight your subject to create a nice silhouette and mood during sunset.<\/p>\n

\"Photography<\/p>\n

Another way to take advantage of backlighting is adding sun flares to your image for a warm glow.<\/p>\n

\"Photography<\/p>\n

\u00a06.\u00a0Being unprepared with your equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Not knowing how to use your gear is a surefire way to miss a photo opp. Make sure you know how to use your specific equipment so you don\u2019t miss an opportunity because you are adjusting settings. \u00a0Just think\u2014you are trying to take a photograph of an amazing firework display, but you can\u2019t figure out how to expose properly, so you miss the shot and end up with a blurry dark photo.<\/p>\n

\"Photography<\/p>\n

Also, bring along extra batteries and memory cards so you aren\u2019t caught unprepared. If using a smart phone, download and play with apps ahead of time. Some of my favorite photo apps are Pro HDR, VSCOcam and Snapseed.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Not connecting with your subject<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Photography<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t just snap random photographs of people on the street. If you want to take a photo of someone, ask for their permission to gain a connection with them–sometimes no words are needed and just a smile and nod are enough.\u00a0 The engagement with your subject can make or break a photo. \u00a0Also, don’t just take a photo of a person standing in front of a landmark, get your subject to interact with the environment. Sometimes a reaction to an event tells the best story.<\/p>\n

\u00a08.\u00a0Not paying attention to cropping and framing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Photography<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to pay attention to your framing and how you crop your image. Plan your shot and use your space wisely.\u00a0 Make sure to have the entire subject in your frame unless you are purposely cropping out a portion\u2014nothing is worse than chopping off the top of a person\u2019s head unintentionally.\u00a0 Also try leaving negative space in the frame for a strategic impact.<\/p>\n

\u00a09.\u00a0Forgetting the details<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Photography<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t always take photographs from far away. Focus on capturing unique details and get in close to your subject. Zoom in on a beautiful souvenir, animal, food, or flower for a visually interesting photograph.\u00a0 These types of shots help tell a story and little details can make a big impact.\u00a0 For example, when we went orange picking in Orlando, we chose to focus on the oranges that had fallen from a tree in addition to wider shots of the entire tree itself.<\/p>\n

\u00a010.\u00a0Ignoring your background<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Photography<\/p>\n

Not using signs or backgrounds to help tell a story can be a mistake. If a sign will add humour or create a context for your subject, make sure to include it.\u00a0 But, if part of the background or a sign disagrees with your image\u2019s story, leave it out of the frame. We took advantage of adding a little humour to our photo at a restaurant in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n

11.\u00a0Don\u2019t take pictures, make pictures<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Photography<\/p>\n

Instead of snapping photos randomly everywhere you go, take your time and create photos with intention. Determine the story you want to tell and create a picture to reflect what you want to say. Different lenses help tell your story; for example, a wide angle lens tells more about the space and environment, while a telephoto lens tells more about a specific subject.\u00a0 The Grand Canyon is a perfect spot for a wide angle lens as you can really capture the entire environment.<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0Following all the rules<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Photography<\/p>\n

Learn all of the rules, and throw them out the window.\u00a0 Once you know the rules, you know how to break them.\u00a0 Get creative, get inspired and remember it\u2019s not always the quality of the photo, but the moments you capture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Jenna Kvidt is the creator of the website,\u00a0Wander The Map, which focuses on travel, adventure and photography. She has a passion for the outdoors, music and art and seeks them out both at home and while traveling. You can find her tweeting from\u00a0@wanderthemap\u00a0or on\u00a0Facebook. When you come home from a trip, you will soon want…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":135262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9473],"tags":[1628,1173,179],"class_list":["post-2052","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips","tag-photography","tag-photos","tag-travelling","wpbf-post"],"yoast_head":"\n12 Photography mistakes to avoid - Hostelworld<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ever wondered why all your travel photos are lacking a certain je ne sais quoi? 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