@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.
@brianfreeman6226
Your ability to speak quickly, succinctly, and without over-cut edits is seriously impressive. 10/10 video.
@something-will-turn-up
All excellent tips. There is nothing like walking a city like Venice, Paris, Rome or NYC very early in the morning and having it mostly to yourself. At 11 a.m. the Coliseum is surrounded by thousands, but at 6:00 a.m., as the sun comes up, it's all yours. Great photos and a magical experience. Also, while you touched on it, I make sure to capture lots of EDL (everyday life) photos when I travel. Travel is not just about landmarks and landscapes, but experiencing the feel, character and personality of a place and what makes it unique. I love beautiful vistas with dramatic skies, but those EDL photos are what bring me back to the places I've visited as i peruse my photo albums. And I always use aperture priority except when on a tripod.
@TomMcCormickGuitar
"Don't take photos of places, take photos about places." One of the best tips I've ever heard🙏
@Nicholas-Doyle
2:54 This a really solid tip about reaching out to the local photographers. It adds a layer of human connectivity and the chance for lasting friendships, which is some of the best stuff life has to offer at the end of the day.
@Hotsauce760
the sunrise tip here is KEYYYY.... such a good tip.
@sara505sings
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.
@AlexeyKras
Oh yeah, finally some cool advice for using aperture priority! I always use this mode. Modern cameras have extra settings that let you limit the max ISO and min shutter speed in auto mode, so with the aperture priority you doesn't blur your photos. That really makes it indispensable. A lot of my friends use manual mode and it's a pain – they're so slow. If things are changing fast, you might not have time to change the ISO from high to low and there'll be more noise, for example. The camera does it better and faster on its own.
@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!
@billgreen1140
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.
@gobyfixy
I love the idea of reaching out to other photographers! I’ve never done that! Please reach out to me if anyone is coming to Venice! Happy to show you around and grab a few drinks 🍻
@ethanjadams
The ability to describe all of these things so quickly and effectively is wild. Great video dawg!
@papsny
The biggest thing people miss about travel and even street photography is that most people think it's just about capturing the area, landmark, or people candidly... It's not, it's about understanding and interacting with the people, the environment.. immersing oneself to it. This means talking to the people in the area, staying in the area for a couple of days, learning the landmarks and understanding the history.. these are a few examples. One would get a very different set of photos once the shooter immerses himself rather than being passive about the experience; by just standing on the side and pressing the shutter button. Nowadays people are all about capturing the most amazing photos and posting them in social media for instant self gratification.
@owendaly7930
Love the tip to shoot in sets. Great advice and some beautiful shots.
@mikeperri7246
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.
@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.
@kryshins
Great video. Really appreciate the culture tip!
@richarduhlhorn2194
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.
@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.
@seandalt