Creative photography for travel and outdoors

I started travelling to take photos more than 20 years ago, but the adventure that is travel photography continues to stimulate and challenge me. The mix of the travel experience and the creativity to capture it in an image seduces me every day. Landscapes, cultures, adventures so different, people, each photo has a story, sometimes so personal: the place, the journey, the challenge I was facing or how the photo was taken. Travelling opens us up and stimulates us to take photographs. For many it may be a mere record of "I was there"; for others it is the means to release their most creative "self".

No matter where you go or what camera you use, it's in your hands to capture your experience, your moment, and to seize or create photographic opportunities. We're going to introduce you to some concepts, go over some practical tips and, of course, present you with some inspiring images that will make you think about both your role as a "capturer of moments" and your next trip or adventure.


01: Getting started


The best memories of all our trips are captured in the photographs we take. They allow us to be transported to the time and place, however, it is not always easy to portray landscapes or nature in the right way.. In this article we are going to give you a series of tips that you can apply to all your trips so that you can make the most of your travels. the best nature photographs.

Who wouldn't like to be transported back to a specific time and place? Who wouldn't like to smell the scent of oak and wet leaves of a landscape that captured them? All this can be achieved through nature photography, a means to go back to the exact second when you pressed the capture button.

Mastering the technique and practice of nature photography is a challenge faced by many photographers today. For many experts it is an art in itself. Tips from professionals in the field are very useful, so we are going to compile a collection of the best ones so that you can apply them on your next trip.


Digital photography

Without a doubt, digital photographic technology has democratised photography and rejuvenated many people's interest in photography. Today, we have a digital camera of a quality and professionalism that a few years ago would have seemed like science fiction, in the same smartphone that we carry with us everywhere we go.

However, it is as important as ever to select the right camera and lenses. Understanding digital technology and the features and controls found on digital cameras will help you decide which model is right for you and how to get the most out of it. The right accessories will help you get the image in any situation. Research, planning and practice will ensure that you not only make the most of photographic opportunities, but also create them.

If you want to elevate your images from simple snapshots of your travels to the next level of quality and individuality, you need to understand the elements that go into creating good photographs.

  • Sensors, pixels and resolution
  • Image quality and file size
  • Aspect ratio
  • Memory cards
  • Firmware
  • Features of the digital camera
  • Colour and creative controls

Let's get down to it.


The equipment: hardware for the travel and outdoor photographer

The magic of photography lies in the fact that you can portray all the reality that surrounds you: from the everyday things around you to the most extreme places in the world, such as mountains, deserts or jungles. The nature photography and travel has no limits and to go further you only need courage, the desire to do good deeds and, of course, a good photographic equipment.

Carry only the essentials

Photography equipment: carry the essentials / Photo: Alexander Andrews
Photography equipment: carry the essentials / Photo: Alexander Andrews

Good planning will help you to actually carry what you need for your photographic equipment. On no account should you take a heavy tripod with you, as the experience can become torture while you are outdoors. Consider first whether you will actually use it, or look for a tripod. ultra-lightweight alternative for travel.

Similarly, limit the number of lenses for your trip, in fact with one pair is more than enough to be able to capture the main types of photography you can do on an expedition of this nature.

Which team to choose?

The photographer's own interpretation or style is expressed through the choice of camera format, lens, aperture and shutter speed combinations. What you choose to photograph, the composition, the light in which you shoot and, finally, the images you choose to show.

Equipment will of course depend on where you are going. However, it is almost always preferable to opt for the lightest and easiest to carry. Often, extreme locations such as the mountains or the forest require speed and agility, and carrying heavy equipment does not make the task any easier.



You could opt for a GoPro, one of the best rated cameras of the moment, small, light and versatile.. There are many cameras on the market from other brands that have a similar format to the GoPro, but this is undoubtedly the most popular in its category.

DSLR cameras or digital reflex cameras are also an excellent choice if you are more interested in technique and quality than in getting images that are difficult to access. SLRs may be suitable for nature photography or travel photography, as they allow manual mode control, changing lenses, adding external flash and, in short, using more accessories. EVIL or hybrid cameras are not a bad option either, and often have nothing to envy to DSLR cameras.

Travel and nature photography / Photo: @jakobowens1 (IG)
SLR camera with an all-terrain lens for travel and nature photography / Photo: @jakobowens1 (IG)

To go light, the best option is to carry an SLR camera with an all-round lens, which tends to work well in any scenario. All-round lenses are the 24-105 mm and 28-300 mm for full-frame cameras and 15-85 mm, 18-200 mm, 18-300 mm for crop factor cameras. All these lenses weigh around 500-600 grams and have a very wide focal range, allowing you to shoot everything from landscapes to bokeh portraits. If you want a little more quality for close-up shots, you can carry a lens like the 24-70mm f2.8, although it is heavier than the above lenses.

In addition to the camera, other items that will be useful are the tripodpolarised filters and neutral density gradient filters. You should also carry a UV filter to protect the optics from scratches and to prevent the photographs from turning blue. You can always replace it with a polarised filter if you want to bring out the colours of the sky or vegetation. Don't forget a lens hood to prevent light from hitting the lens directly and to help protect the lens from unexpected shocks.

If you're taking a tripod, make sure it's a carbon tripod, with a joy stick style head for easy handling, especially when wearing gloves. Make sure you have at least two memory cards, one of which should be at least 16G, before you set off.

What should we consider when choosing equipment?

There are a number of key questions to ask yourself when choosing the right equipment before you begin photographic journeys.

Nature and mountain photography equipment / Photo: @jakobowens1 (IG)
Which equipment to choose for travel and nature photography / Photo: @jakobowens1 (IG)

The first thing is to choose a camera with a sealed body, to avoid stains, splashes, dust... It is also important that the camera can withstand extreme temperatures and that it weighs rather little. It is also important, especially in the nature photography with animals, that the camera shoots a high number of frames per second, as this can mean the difference between getting a good image or a mediocre one.

If the conditions of the place where you are going to go are particularly extreme (for example we are going to be at -20 degrees) it would not be a bad option to go with an analogue camera as an auxiliary camera. It may sound totally outdated, but there are digital cameras whose screens can freeze, so with an analogue camera you don't risk being left without a working tool. You can prevent the camera from freezing by keeping it in storage and only taking it out for photography, although this can cause the lens to fog up due to temperature changes. In mountain photography remember that it is essential to secure the camera with a carabiner to your camera. backpackto prevent it from falling.

This is the basic equipment you will need for a standard overnight trip. However, you should always keep an eye on the weather forecast to be prepared for anything, try never to go out alone and inform someone of your route.

Other things that will be useful in your photographic journeys will be food and drink (sandwiches, bars and fruit is the most convenient), GPSportable mobile battery, first aid kitsunscreen, sunscreen, utility knife, emergency whistle, hat, sunglasses, map, compass and some walking sticks. In the following link you have a checklist with everything you need for an activity in a mountain environment.

A good photography case or backpack

A good photography case or backpack / Photo: Skye Studios
A good photography case or backpack / Photo: Skye Studios

If there's one thing worth investing in, it's a good protective case for your cameraEven from the car journey, or while hiking or climbing, incidents can occur that can cause damaging shocks to your equipment, so don't forget that a quality pack is a good investment.

In case you already have a waterproof and quality backpackYou can also store lenses inside mountaineering socks, which can save space, but make sure you take care of their position and protections inside.

Professional equipment for photo tours

Professional and complete equipment for photographic trips could be the following:


Other image options

Autumn photography: plan your outing / Adrian
Photo: perspectives / Adrian

Computer and software

Nowadays, everyone works with digital photography, so we cannot separate the camera itself from the computer and its software. Keep the following aspects in mind:

  • Computer specifications
  • Monitors
  • Computer Accessories
  • Software

02: Tools and techniques


In this chapter we will talk about the art of photography and the tools to create images that reflect your own vision of the world.

Explain essential technical concepts in simple terms along with practical and realistic advice. Essential technical concepts such as aperture, shutter speed, exposure and depth of field, all essential for getting the most out of your subject.


Capturing the moment: beyond the point of aiming and shooting

The first thing to do is to awaken a keen eye that discovers the best framing at every turn. You have to look and look at photographs; think about what made the photographer cut the frame there, why did he centre the image at that point, how did he capture that breathtaking moment, why blur the background and not the foreground. You know that in photography it is as important what you see as what you don't see, you will be the creative director of each of your photos and you will tell your story with each one of them.

Knowing a little more about what to do and how to do it can only help. Go beyond the lens and shoot to get the kind of pictures that most outdoor enthusiasts get by chance.

Try to be creative

Tips for mountain photography / Photo: Jack Douglass
Try to be creative / Photo: Jack Douglass

In the mountains it is sometimes not easy to find distinctive elements to photograph, so try to pay attention to take images that depict something different from the usual.

One of the typical problems is that it is difficult to capture the grandeur of a mountain environment in a photo, in this sense to take panoramic, 360º shots, time lapsesThe use of a photo frame, or multi-photo compositions, can be a tool to expose the grandeur of the place in a broader way.

A trick to give depth to photos is also to try to capture some main nearby element, but without losing sight of the notion of the middle ground and the background of the image.

For example, the water of a river can be a good close-up element, and if we also slow down the exposure time (you will need a tripod or fixed support), and some effect -for example motion blur-, the result ends up being even more interesting and attractive.

Make the most of your camera's tools

Taking advantage of the camera's tools/ Photo: Jimmy Chang
Making the most of the camera's tools/ Photo: Jimmy ChangMaking the most of the camera's tools/ Photo: Jimmy Chang

Analyses the Histogram of your photographs, this tool will give you much more information than the previews you can see from your camera, thus ensuring that you don't overexpose your photographs - unless you wish to do so on that occasion. Normally you should maintain a bell-shaped arc, without any lines breaking the tune too much.

It also recalls that automatic mode is often not the most perfect mode; practice with the manual setting of your camera, essentially learning to master the white balance and the contrastYou will be able to generate very precise conditions for an ideal photo. You can also explore the lighting optionsRemember that this can change drastically as the day progresses, but with some practice you will find that these are tools that you can easily adjust to the right levels for the conditions of the moment.

Play and experiment with black and white

Black and white nature photography / Photo: Mark Asthoff (Unsplash)
Black and white nature photography / Photo: Mark Asthoff (Unsplash)

Sometimes a black and white photograph can express infinitely more than a colour one. It's about playing and experimenting with black and white, trying to capture what you want to convey.

An image can convey many emotions and stories without the need for colour. Sometimes colour can even be a distraction that prevents us from seeing what is really important.


Exhibition

ISO rating, shutter speed, aperture, ISO combinations, shutter speed and aperture, light metering, exposure modes, other exposure controls, exposure adjustment, ...

Automatic functions are brilliant if you know what they are doing and the impact they are having on the image. Exposure, for example, is often seen as a technical problem that the camera can solve automatically.
However, the variables that come into play to achieve the "correct" exposure (ISO, shutter speed and aperture settings) should be considered creative elements, as the combination selected can drastically affect the look of the image. In fact, every decision you make should be considered a creative decision.


Composition


Point of interest, the rule of thirds, depth of field, focus, choice of lens, viewfinder, selection of content, framing, horizons, orientation, scale, ...

Experimenting with focal lengths

Most photographers, when they are photographing a particular landscape or nature, do most of their work using wide-angle lenses. This allows them to get close to the subject they want to photograph while still being able to include a lot of information from the natural surroundings.

Experimenting with focal lengths is a good way to get the perfect angle to convey what the photographer perceives at the moment the image is captured. The wide lenses are a good resource, as is carrying a telephoto lens long for landscape scenes that require more focal angle.

Incorporating cultural elements is a good idea

Cultural elements in nature photography / Photo: Marten Newhall (Unsplash)
Cultural elements in nature photography / Photo: Marten Newhall (Unsplash)

It is very wise to choose an unusual point of view and incorporate a cultural element of the area that expresses what the landscape we are looking at is all about while at the same time situating the viewer in a specific culture and geographical location. The incorporation of cultural elements of the area allows the photograph to tell a story. A culturally specific element of the nature you are portraying adds richness and depth to any landscape.

Lift yourself up

Sometimes the best photographs are those taken from a height. If you feel that a nature photograph would be best appreciated from a higher altitude, then it is time to elevate yourself.

All you have to do is keep your eyes open for opportunities and find a way to get to the top, be it on a mountain or a hill.

Focus on the foreground

Autumn photography: add green to your photography / Photo: Alfred Schrock
Autumn photography: add green to your photography / Photo: Alfred Schrock

Ironically enough, the inclusion of a foreground element such as an animal, person or even a building can elevate the surrounding landscape to a higher plane. We'll explain it with an example to help you make sense of it: it's all too easy to get caught up in a photograph of a majestic mountain range or beautiful sunset without realising that what really makes them special is the landscape that is giving them their context.

On the other hand, focusing in the foreground, on a person or animals, a plant element, provides an essential piece of information to the viewer of the photograph: to communicate more about the photograph, about the culture of the place, the features of the local residents and about the great backdrop that is the mountain.

Look for the most unusual perspectives

Landscape photography looking for perspective / Photo: Wil Stewart (Unsplash)
Landscape photography looking for perspective / Photo: Wil Stewart (Unsplash)

Almost since the invention of photography and film, but even more so when it became possible to broadcast these in colour, landscapes have been the central core of representation by producers, photographers or developers of any kind of art. A landscape by itself can convey so many emotions that it needs no other elements to accompany it, it can show nature in its most impressive phases as well as in its most destructive parts.

One of the key aspects of good nature photography is to look for the most unusual perspective or viewby stepping out of the everyday in the world of photography. Not only will you captivate the reader from the start by catching their attention, but once they look at your photograph they will admire the detail with which it has been taken.

For example, the moving images help to tell a story about the landscape and the nature that surrounds the protagonists of the photograph.


Light


Natural light, sunrise and sunset, rainbow, flash, incandescent light, mixed light, ...

The hours to photograph

Sunset in Yosemite / Photo: Oleg Chursin
Sunset in Yosemite / Photo: Oleg Chursin

It is true that this almost magical hour of the sunset or sunrise is highly attractive, as you can find some of the most spectacular and colourful panoramic shots on a mountain, so make sure you have enough battery and memory for them.

But don't reserve everything for this time of day either, because depending on the position of the mountain, you might not be able to register anything spectacular, so it is also advisable to keep your eyes open at other times of the day.

The night can be your best ally

8 tips for hiking at night

Only the best photographers manage to capture an image at night with sufficient quality so that the viewer can, for example, observe a starry sky as if he or she were in the landscape. The shutter speed plays an essential role in this respect as it allows enough light to be attracted to illuminate the sky, but at the same time does not extinguish the stars that are still sharp.

It is important to remember the following: if you want to keep the stars sharp, remember to keep the shutter speed approximately equivalent to its focal lengthIf you are shooting at 24 mm, use a 24 second exposure. If you are shooting at 50 mm, use a 50 second exposure, and so on.


Moving images

Descent on a bike. The author has enhanced the feeling of movement with a slow shutter speed, while accompanying the biker with the camera in the shot / Tim Foster (Unsplash)

Freezing action, panning and blurring, from the air, ...

In the case where we want to capture or enhance movement, the concept we need to focus on now is that of the shutter speedwhich delimits a period of time. We use this as a tool for creative control.

But, as you might think, everything in the sphere of photography is linked. So if you control or change the shutter speed, you also have to change the aperture or the ISO sensitivity. What we call the exposure triangleand that seeks balance in the image.

Let's take a classic example. We are in front of a waterfall and we are going to take our photograph. How will the shutter speed affect what we capture?

Our first photograph was taken with a fast shutter speed (1/250 s or higher) - mind you, we have to "balance" the rest of the parameters, as we have already mentioned. In this way we have managed to stop the movement of the water.

Now let's shoot with a slower shutter speed (1/10 s or slower). What do we see? What we see is an interesting sense of movement, water running in silky streams.

This example of the waterfall, of the river, can be transferred to any other element of nature or person in the outdoors; a climber who throws himself over a dam, a mountain biker, etc. Thinking that we creatively choose the effect. We can create that sensation of movement, blurring the biker or, what if we blur the forest in the background, accompanying his movement with the shot?

You can see that the possibilities are endless, or the limits are only set by your creativity.


Travel photography and video with mobile phone and camera

Digital technology has opened up other possibilities for recording images. In the old days, you needed a camera to take pictures, a phone to make phone calls, an MP3 player to listen to music and a video camera to take videos. Now you can do all these things in one device. This is called technological convergence and it is giving rise to some really interesting innovations. The most relevant examples for imaging are the camera phone, which allows you to capture still and video images on a device made for making phone calls; the video capture mode on digital still cameras; and the still image capture mode on video cameras. The introduction of video mode in digital cameras and mobile phones has introduced many people to the world of video creation for the first time. This follows the convergence trend and offers tips for taking photos and videos with camera phones and digital cameras.

Making videos

You will need to consider the following aspects:

  • Tools and techniques
  • Equipment (is audio also going to be important? I guess so, so you'll need to have a mic that delivers).
  • Video recording

03: The themes

Aspects of the shooting process and the wide range of subjects you will encounter on your travels, to help you produce vibrant and meaningful images. Here's an in-depth look at the subjects you'll encounter, providing all the information you'll need to capture them successfully, and is packed with inspiring images from around the world.

Whatever your level of photography, there are some good tips and ideas for you. I'm sure many will find this guide useful. Photography should not get in the way of the outdoor experience, but should be a complementary addition to it.

No matter where you go or what camera you use, you'll find the information you need to make the most of the shooting situations you encounter.

It will help you create photographic opportunities and make your travel experience more photo-friendly, with practical advice, tried and tested tips and inspiring images that will get you thinking about both your photography and your next trip.

The emphasis is on practical and realistic advice for people who want to take better pictures of what they love to do, while still enjoying the activity to the fullest.

  • Places and people:
  • Communication with strangers, Portraits,
  • Environmental Portraits
  • Groups
  • Children
  • Travelling companions
  • Daily life

Landscapes

Travel photography gives an insight into the wider world in all its diversity, adding something new to our understanding of a place and the people who live there. It portrays familiar places in unique ways, reveals lesser-known places with equal importance, captures the spirit of people with dignity and encapsulates unique moments in time that surprise, inform and intrigue viewers.

Landscape photography ultimately inspires others to see the world for themselves and to take their own photographs along the way.

Despite their apparent simplicity, great landscape photography is always a great challenge. However, unlike other forms of photography, there is no need for complex equipment to capture landscapes in a photograph. The vast majority of people are moved by sublime landscapes. Often our best and kindest feelings flow and we intuitively understand the emotional appeal of a natural landscape.

Outdoor enthusiasts who want their photographs to do justice to the quality of their outdoor experiences need look no further, the outdoors provides an unbeatable backdrop.

Mountains, Snow, Ice and Glaciers, Deserts, The Coast, Rainforests, Rivers and Waterfalls, Lakes and Reflections, Flowers, Natural Details, ...

How to analyse the landscape in terms of composition, exposure and lighting, with artistic and practical concepts.

  • Observing the landscape and discovering the surrounding places
  • Varying exposure values to optimise photographs
  • Learn the best composition techniques
  • Use weather forecasts to be in the right place at the right time.
  • Put HDR techniques into practice.
  • Enhance your landscapes with other digital development techniques.

The urban environment

Times Square, New York, United States / Photo: Luca Bravo (unsplash)
Times Square in New York is undoubtedly an emblematic avenue in the world, a reference for every cityscape photographer. The commercial lights, the bustle of people at sunset, the movement, the hustle and bustle, without a doubt a spectacle for any amateur photographer. / Photo: Luca Bravo (unsplash)

And now you ask me: what does city photography have to do with it?

Well, I'll answer that we wanted it to have its own space as the landscape that it is, an urban landscape. And you're not going to tell me that sometimes it's not a jungle, are you?

After dark, Interiors, City views, Skyline, Architecture, Architectural details, Light shows, Cityscapes, Urban details, Street art, Galleries and museums, Places of worship, Traffic and transport, ...

Joking aside, we will try to give some guidelines.

  • Find a good map What do you want to tell with your photography? What do you want to tell with your photography? What do you want to tell with your photography? What do you want to tell? itinerary What buildings should you take between the neighbourhoods and streets? Which buildings should you visit?
  • What is the best position for photography? Find the places from where you could get a bird's eye view of the city, e.g. where can I get a good panoramic view?
  • Plan your photographic outing looking for phenomena that add to your photographs. For example, the sunrises and sunsets are very interesting because of the light we will find. Going out with our camera already in the night will allow us to play with traffic, illuminated skyscrapers, to find very interesting atmospheres for our images.
  • And don't forget that the people in your city are part of the urban landscape, and are a great source of inspiration for any photographer. Think of the hustle and bustle of the metro at rush hour, how could we capture that movement? The joy of children playing in the park. A café full of people at midday, the hustle and bustle of the shopping streets. We could go on and on, there is no doubt that the city and the possibilities for a photographer are immense.

Wildlife:

  • Zoos and Sanctuaries
  • In the foreground
  • Habitat
  • Birds
  • Marine Life

Mountain and outdoor photography: outdoor sports, mountaineering, climbing, etc.

Outdoor photography covers a wide range of outdoor activities: photographing hiking, climbing, cycling, kayaking and even underwater scenes.

Advice on what equipment is needed and how to protect it from the elements, as well as guidance on camera settings for each situation.

This practical handbook covers digital outdoor photography and the full range of outdoor activities including walking, running, cycling, water sports (in and out of the water), as a participant or spectator. It covers the basics, equipment and the processing and optimisation of your images at base.

  • Wildlife and nature
  • Walking and running
  • Wheel sports
  • In the water
  • Underwater
  • Trekking and expeditions
  • Extreme conditions

Climbing a mountain is a magnificent experience, but if we can capture snapshots that capture some of the best of those moments, it will also be a valuable documentary testimony. Here are 10 tips for optimise your mountain photography.

Watch out for water

Mountain photography: beware of water and cold / Photo: Arno Body
Mountain photography: beware of water and cold / Photo: Arno Body

One of the enemies of professional cameras is humidity, so don't forget to carry a camera with you. good waterproof bag for any emergency. Also take care to protect it adequately if you intend to capture any time-lapse night, as night dew can also be lethal.

Beware of the wind

Beware of wind in mountain photography / Photo: Aaron Kato
Beware of wind in mountain photography / Photo: Aaron Kato

If the process of changing a lens always requires some care to avoid the entry of external agents that could damage the interior, you have to take this into account even more in the mountains, even more so if you are in windy conditions.

It is best to look for a small cave, or space close to the mountain, and try to cover the wind with the same body at the moment of changing the target, to avoid greater risks.

Don't forget the steam

Mountain photography: don't forget the steam / Photo: Samuel Thompson
Mountain photography: don't forget the steam / Photo: Samuel Thompson

Likewise, remember that on a hiking trip, you are susceptible to sudden changes in temperatureIn a camera, this can cause vapour to build up inside the lens, which becomes a big problem.

For this reason, remember that it is not a good idea to leave your camera inside a tent in the sun, or to climb a mountain with your camera in your tent. clothing attached to the body.

Remember batteries

Mountain photography: remember the batteries / Photo: Anete Lusina
Mountain photography: remember the batteries / Photo: Anete Lusina

It's true that we shouldn't overload, but we don't want to miss anything essential either. daily battery or else pace yourself to make sure you have room in your memories and battery life for every day.

Just remember that the very cold temperatures are capable of absorbing the energy If it's really cold, consider sleeping with them or carrying them in a pocket attached to your body.

If you look through the viewer Instead of the LCD screen, you will not only be saving battery life, but you will also be able to see the composition of the photo more accurately, as in an open environment this is complicated on external screens.

Don't forget the polariser

Polariser in mountain photography
Polariser in mountain photography

If there's one thing you should take on your mountain trip, it's an polariserThis is especially true if you will be near snow, lakes or any kind of wet conditions.

The polariser will allow you to better capture the colour gamut and reduce glare effects on the lens. Also in the age of digital photography; not everything is solved by post production.


04. Photographic journeys


Preparing a photographic journey

  • Research
  • When to go
  • Travelling with others
  • Weather
  • Trigger lists
  • Improving your technique
  • Team
  • What a memory
  • Ability to take
  • Workflow on the journey
  • Insurance

Photographic journeys: Capture the moments during all your adventure photography tours.


At the destination


05. Back home


We are now talking about the photography after the tripincluding digital workflow, image editing, sharing and selling your photographs, as well as an insight into the business of travel photography.

Study the resulting photographs, and then go back out and take some more. You'll learn a lot from your own successes and failures and reap the rewards in better photographs on your next trip to someone else's backyard.

The journey is over, you're back home and you're the proud owner of many new photos. How you captured your photos and what you intend to do with them determines how you will manage your photos to ensure they are safe, easy to find and look their best. Then you will be ready to share them with others. If you think your photographs are good enough and could make you some money, you can enter the world of professional photography and image licensing.

Post-capture workflow

Computer image editing / Photo: Radek Grzybowski (unsplash)
Computer image editing / Photo: Radek Grzybowski (unsplash)

The fact that we like travel or nature photography is partly because that's what we like: travelling and getting outdoors. That's when we push ourselves to the limit. But to get the full potential of the material shot, you will need to spend a not inconsiderable amount of time in front of the computer in the process of post-production of the images.

Some of the tasks involved in this post-production process will be:

  • Transfer files from the camera to the computer.
  • See, select and remove
  • Add metadata, file
  • Processing the photographs on the computer, converting and edit
  • Generate different versions of the same image for different uses.
  • Archive images so that they can be retrieved later.
  • Back-upWe must ensure the security of the images throughout the different steps and over time. All of this will be included in the tasks of digital archive management.

Post-processing techniques, which include the HDRthe multiple processing of images in RAW and selective colour focus LAB will help you to develop and free your imagination.

Share

Thanks to the ease with which digital images can be captured and shared over the Internet, more people are taking photographs than ever before. However, the idea that creating good photographs is simply a numbers game is misguided, as camera manufacturers claim that using the latest automatic camera settings can instantly produce professional quality images.

  • Choosing photos to share
  • Printing digital images
  • Slide presentations
  • Sending photos by e-mail
  • Sharing photos and videos online
  • Blogs

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