The Masterclasses March 2023 鈥� travel photography tips we learnt on the third day听
The Masterclasses by (UK) returned in March 2023 with a series of one-hour writing and photography sessions.
Following on from our beginner鈥檚 guide to travel photography on day one and a discussion around picking the right tools on day two, our third and final evening in the series focused on creating a narrative and delivering the goods.听
Our moderator Lola Akinmade 脜kerstr枚m, an award-winning visual storyteller and bestselling author, steered the conversation through everything from the benefits of capturing portraits to the importance of editing as you go.
Here are three useful tips shared during the session:
- 鈥淧eople are interested in people,鈥� said travel photographer and regular National Geographic Traveller (UK) contributor Ben Roberts. 鈥淚f you don鈥檛 have strong portraits in a travel story, you鈥檒l lack the human element.鈥澨�
- Using light effectively can make a world of difference to your photography. 鈥淯nderstand light. It鈥檚 such a critical part of beautiful images,鈥� advised Simon Bajada, while pointing out the contrasting impact of similar scenes shot at different times.听听
- Don鈥檛 be afraid to view your own imagery with a critical eye while travelling. 鈥淭he editing process starts right there on the job. Be honest with yourself about what鈥檚 a good picture and what鈥檚 not,鈥� explained Ben Roberts.听
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