According to Expedia‘s recent 2014 Flip Flop Report 2014, Singaporeans share 37 photos and videos a week on social media while on vacation—way above the global average of 19. We’re definitely a trigger-happy nation; so how to make sure your vacay pictures stand way above your annoying colleague’s? We ask four photography experts to weigh in and offer some tips.
“Shoot landscape photos during sunrise and sunset hours to achieve a softer look.”
—Melvin Lau, Photographer & Founder of Multifolds Productions (Photo Credit: Melvin Lau)
“Pack only the necessary equipment and leave everything else at home, especially if you’re backpacking. The gear you need really depends on your individual shooting style—for instance, a wide angle lens is great for landscape shots.”
—Flo Yeow, Photographer & Founder of Flotography (Photo Credit: Flo Yeow)
“Always be ready. This means being quick and confident with your camera settings and anticipating your next shot. For example, if you’re in temple where you hope to see monks moving around, make sure your shutter speed is fast enough (at least 1/400s) and you’ve set continuous focusing so you can capture the movement without blurring.”
—Karen Lucas, Director of Baobab Photography School (Photo Credit: Karen Lucas)
“Try shooting without the use of flash at night and try looking for scenes that highlight a moment in time.” (e.g. an embrace or a child’s wide-eyed wonder at experiencing snow for the first time)
—Kelvin Koh, Photographer & Founder of Lightedpixels (Photo Credit: Kelvin Koh)
