Social media is more accessible than ever, and our phones are always within easy reach, but it’s not always easy to make your travel photos amazing. I find myself constantly snapping pictures on my phone, editing, filtering, sending, sharing, you name it, it’s so easy these days. When we’re on vacation, I make a point of taking my camera with me (much to my husband’s chagrin since he carries it most of the time), because it provides me with many other features I just can’t get from a phone.
Everyone wants to capture their vacation memories on film, but how do we make those actual experiences translate to the images that are produced? Here are some tips for creating some amazing travel photos:
1. Pay attention to details
It drives my family crazy, but I am always adjusting the setting for each photo. Is there a sign behind them? Is someone’s hand blocking out another’s face? Is the food on the plate sitting just so? Yes, totally neurotic, but it works.

My family was very patient as I waited for the crowds to clear for this shot at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. Worth the wait!