Travel Photography Tips

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

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AboutUs MARIA LYLE

Owner & Photographer Maria considers herself a lucky person because each day she gets to do the job she loves. She embraces a challenge whenever it presents itself, either in the field or in the studio. Often times you may see her moving about, rearranging furniture or adjusting the lighting just to make an image that much more satisfying to her clients.

Her love and passion for photography are evident the moment you meet Maria. You will find her work in many professional contexts, including websites, brochures and business cards, as well as in social media.

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Travel Photography Tips Here is a simple travel photography guide. First and foremost, don’t think that because you don’t have a professional camera that you will not be able to take good photos. Having an expensive stove does not make you a chef, right?

A great quote “The best camera is the one in your hand” and if you are like most people today, your next best friend is your camera on your phone. Unless of course you carry a camera like I sometimes do.

This guide is to help you see and understand how to get better images, here at home or while you travel. You can practice here at home, afterall, people pay a lot of money to come and vacation in our beautiful Sarasota. Go out and pretend you are on vacation and play with your camera and have fun.

Thank you, Maria Lyle

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The Camera “ The best camera is the one in your hand”

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Yes, the camera is your friend.

It being a Nikon, Canon or a cell phone camera, you will find that it will make you happy when traveling.

There are several types of cameras in the digital market should you decide to go shopping for a new camera. And for this I would recommend to go local. I highly recommend: Johnson Photo Imaging 6709 State Rd 70 East Bradenton, FL 34203 There are several types of cameras, but I will not elaborate in depth, as if and when you would like to make a purchase go to this store and learn what new types of camera are available.

travel light. Bigger cameras are heavier, and adding the lenses you might be sorry.

BUT, if you want really good images, certainly the bigger cameras will give a much higher result.

I recommend to get inspiration from various sources, and AAA offers a trip tik based on your own wishes of travel.

Suzanne Fitzgerald is an excellent resource of information and you will be more than happy to use her expertise.

To start your research, Google, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, books and various travel websites are the way to go. Take notes and create your own itinerary and by having ideas you can certainly come up with a memorable trip.

- Compact cameras, or “point and shoot” - Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras, (DSLR’s), these being a little more serious and more expensive.

- Medium Format Cameras, these being really expensive as they are more for professional use.

- Mirrorless, (EVIL, for Electronic Viewfinder, Incthe Going back to the phone cameras, the iPhone and Android cameras have excellent features and likely you may or may not be aware of how to use your camera better.

If you have a need to learn more, we can set up a time to meet.

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Light Is everything. Look for the light in every shot.

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Sunrise and mist, a perfect morning combination, this was taken at the Celery Fields. .

Early morning have longer shadows and offer a nice composition.

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Bonaire in the early morning offers a beautiful setting with various old slave homes.

This image was taken in Friesland , The Netherlands. I happen to be walking on a trail and looked up at this tree . I loved the tree being all by itself, but the blue sky and the clouds just stole my heart.

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Bisbee, Arizona is old and quaint. Found this gem at about 3:00 pm. Love the harsh light .

Sunsets are a common visual, this was taken in Mount Dora, shortly after plane landed. Used a long telephoto lens.

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Composition

The Rule of Thirds, is a guideline to help create balance.

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Look at the impact of this image versus the image below.

Most people tend to center the horizon line. While this is a nice shot because of the content, the image above has more of an impact.

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Composition

There are several elements to composition, here are some: Line Shape Form Texture Pattern Color Space

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Leading lines keeps the viewer looking in one direction and not away from the image.

Shape

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Texture.

Form.

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Space

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Q: I also heard that AAA Travel

can assist me with my travel needs.

A: Y es indeed, AAA Travel can help you

with your next cruise tour, flight, car rental and hotel booking. They have an amazing team that can assist you.

Be sure to ask for your exclusive AAA Member Benefit.

Address: 3844 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233 Hours: 8:30AM–5:30PM Phone: (941) 929-2299

Q: C an you assist me with

International Visa Online Application?

A: Y es we can assist you with this process for an hourly rate.

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Q: I ’m going to India and I need

help with application, can you help me?

A: I ndeed we can help you with filing

your visa applicatio online. In this particular case, you will need to have: Passport A copy of your marriage license, (if your name was changed).

Travel dates

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Important Links

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AAA Travel Sarasota AAA members and non members are welcomed. AAA members will receive exclusive member benefits.

Consulate General Of Canada In Miami This website also has information for all Canadian citizens, very helpful.

Canadian Photo Specifications You will not go wrong with us. We know what size the passport photos for Canada need to be.

Chinese Visa Photo Requirements There is a lot of confusion on Visa photos for China. You can trust that we can help you with your needs.

CIBT Visas This website provides a service for all country’s visa applications.

Florida Concealed Weapon License This website will provide with regional offices and current updates.

German Consulate General Miami This website will provide you with the consular services from renewing your passport and doing business and much more.

apply here. You will need to have all your documents and visa photo.

International Travel Warning This is a great website to visit before you make your travel plans. Travel Warnings may include unstable government, civil war, ongoing intense violence or frequent

terrorist attacks. Travel Alerts are short-term events that travelers should be aware of.

Irish Passport Application Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides a range of services to Irish citizens.

The Netherlands Consulate Miami If you live here in the Tampa Bay Area, you can go to the nearest Dutch Consulate to renew your passport. You need to make sure that you make an appointment online. Be sure to have all your proper documentation.

The Passport Office Tampa Schengen Visa Information This site is full of information on what is a Schengen Visa, and the members of The Schengen Member States.

Schengen Visa Photo Requirements

Greek Consulate Tampa India Visa App lication with Cox & Kings Global Services If you are travelling to India you may

US Citizenship and Immigration Services Forms US Passport Photo Requirements

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Our Services Commercial Photography Business Portraits Medical Photography

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Directions We are not easy to find, please follow our notes.

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DIRECTIONS TO OUR STUDIO Studio:941.362.1957 1055 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 110A, Sarasota, FL 34236 Please note that Google Maps puts our studio at another location. Please use the directions below.

We are located in the back of SABA PLAZA (see green camera on map), at the northeast corner of U.S. 41 and Bahia Vista Street.

We recommend parking in the back of the building. Please enter via Bahia Vista Street Entrance (see blue bus on map) next to the Circus Conservatory tent. Driveway directly accross from Panera’s.

Drive toward the building with the green awning and rooftop.

When facing the building, look to your left for #1055. We are immediately to the right once inside.

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