How to take great holiday photos
It’s summer holidays, a great chance to get outside and explore with the kids. Taking photos of your holidays is a beautiful opportunity to hold on to those precious memories. I adore our holiday snap shots, looking back on places we’ve been and things we’ve done. If you’re keen to get some gorgeous photos of your family holidays, here’s a few tips (and no fancy camera is needed - the good old iphone is fine!)
Take in the whole scene
Take a few steps back and get all of the environment in. Where are you? What are you doing? Let the scene tell the story.
2. Get up close
Go for details. Get in close and then a little bit closer. Capture all the sweet little pieces that make up who your kids are.
3. Different light
Sunrise and sunset can give us so many amazing colours. No two days are ever the same. When we hit the witching hour at our place - we get outside. A walk around the lake, the rock pools or at the beach helps to burn off energy at the end of the day. And I get to take photos with stunning colour. Win-win.
4. Go for moments (not poses)
If the kids are engaged in an activity, rather than distract them, asking for a cheesy smile, leave them be and go into stealth mode. Quietly move yourself into position to get some natural, unposed photos of them playing. Capturing those images when they are totally in the moment is so much more meaningful than a forced smile.
5. Know when to put the camera away
I know it’s tempting to want to get thousands of photos when you are experiencing something new - but that is exactly what it is - an experience. So don’t be afraid to put the camera away and allow yourself to be part of the moment too.
This is a simple guide to taking better holiday photos. If you are keen to learn more about photography, including how to use your camera in manual mode, check out my beginner photography classes.