Tell stories

Tell stories when making travel snaps – and that includes “background” shots. Shot sthat put the rest of your images into context.

These are often close-up, “fill the frame”, even macto-type shots. Background. The “B-roll”.

Travel image (Photo: Michael Willems)

Tennyson's Advice being put into practice (London)

Travel image (Photo: Michael Willems)

Big Brother is Watching You (London)

Travel image (Photo: Michael Willems)

Chelsea Hotel, NYC

You’ll be amazed at how much more eagerly your neighbours look at your pictures after your return. Not that your kids aren’t cute and the hotel wasn’t good, but after three or four images you get that point!

 

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About Michael Willems

Michael is a professional photographer and photography teacher and private coach. Based in Ontario, he teaches and shoots worldwide. See more at www.michaelwillems.ca and www.speedlighter.ca
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