Why most travel photos are forgettable.

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[ScotiaMB]

Two lessons I have learned: first, the best photo is often behind you; second, your feet are the best zoom available and often force you to stop and compose the photo.

[TomMcCormickGuitar]

"Don't take photos of places, take photos about places."

One of the best tips I've ever heard🙏

[sarasings]

My favorite way of meeting other photographers is not Instagram, I got off that thing several years ago, but I just simply walk up to people on the street who have cameras and strike up a conversation. I’ve made many good friends that way.

[kidsong]

i love the way you mention about being mindful about culture of the country we travel because it recently pop up many controversy about this issue, its important and somehow show respect and be ethical in photography.

[panzerswineflu]

I take photos to show my travels (mostly personal memories) rather than travel to take photos

[jaezryl]

One thing I learned, zoom lens is more valuable in travel photography. Just carry one prime for night shots but then, the cameras are so good in high iso that even a kit lens is ok.

[billgreen]

Just found your channel and your tips in this video are spot on. I’ve been a photographer and traveler for over 50 years. Everything you pointed out so true. I was particularly pleased with your suggestion that it’s not necessary to shoot in manual mode all the time. That mantra is getting old to me. It’s almost like some people are trying to use I as a sign that they are “real” photographers and only slackers use any auto mode. Also, your tip to respect the country and it culture is important. Your examples of Japanese no-nos could also include taking pictures of children in public. That is not widely done. Great video and I’m subscribing for sure.

[RJBiteanerd]

Another thing I think is important is being able to separate the idea that you went to a difficult place to reach, and it has a very deep meaning to you personally that it will translate through to the viewer. I've got caught up in this and seen many other photographers have the same issue. That doesn't mean take the photo for yourself but don't be surprised that if it doesn't receive the same feeling from others.

[opalyankaBG]

Good advice! I remember my first trip in SF shooting only one prime, the Fuji 27mm f/2.8. Sure, I really missed having (super) wide angles but I was so used to that lens I could see my framing before I got the viewfinder up to my eye. Stop down to f/5.6 and I could shoot all day not thinking about settings.

[richarduhlhorn]

I traveled Spain for one month with a Sony RX 10. I love the fact that I only have to carry one camera with a 24~200 F2.8 constant aperature and a sharp Zeiss lens. I have printed up to 30X40 inch prints that are spectacular.

[francisngo]

20 minutes of highly valuable tips— some I knew about and some like the Milanote template was super helpful! Thanks for putting this together!

[owendaly]

Love the tip to shoot in sets. Great advice and some beautiful shots.

[Chumon.Artist]

BIG on paring down the gear for travel! Im 100% someone who overpacks photo gear but Im trying to really pair it down for my next few trips and feel confident with the gear I did decide to bring.

[mikeperri]

Thank you so much Sean Dalton for this truck load of very informative and useful tips for travel photo. I've subscribed. Definitely want to see more.

[irfnmzlnn]

This video definitely helps me alot for someone who is only a total beginner, thanks! 🔥🔥

[DebiSenGupta]

Howto reach out to other photographers. A great tip and one I always struggled with. Thanks

[fernandoputra]

subscribed already as i like your shots.

[RVdreamz]

Hey, if you ever come out to Calgary I'll be you're tour guide and photo buddy in a heartbeat!!

[randymelton]

Definitely some great tips in this video that I hadn't thought of. Air tags is something I've never heard of but something I will definitely be getting very soon. Also shooting in sets is something I hadn't thought of before or at least not in the context you put it into. I'm a huge believer in finding unique compositions of locations that have been shot to death and even better, finding locations that haven't been shot to death.

[andrewchistyakov]

Thanks for atmosphere and real great tips