Travel and Street Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Equipment
What’s in My Bag
Camera Selection
Packing Light: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck
Chapter 2: Planning the Journey
Where and When to Go
Shot List
Etiquette: The Street and Travel Photographer’s Code of Ethics
Hiring a Guide
Chapter 3: Composition
Rule of Thirds
Lines
Shadows
Perspective
Humour
Getting Creative: Finding the Local Flavor
Chapter 4: Exposure
Be Prepared
Golden Hours
Bright Daylight
Twilight
Flash
Chapter 5: Cities and Streets
Portraits
Street Portraits
Environmental Portraits
Festivals and Parades
Food and Drink
Restaurants
Open Markets
Architecture
Monuments
Chapter 6: The Countryside and Vistas
Landscapes
Wildlife: Big and Small
National Parks and Monuments
Local Flora
Chapter 7: Observation vs Engagement
How to Approach Street and Travel Photography
Getting Caught in the Act
Portraits
Wildlife
Don’t be Paparazzi
Effective Communication
Having an Authentic and Respectful Presence
Chapter 8: Postprocessing
Workflow
Getting Organized
Choosing a Style
Backing Up
Chapter 9: Sharing
Creating an online gallery for sharing
Social Media
Prints
Chapter 10: The Legalities of Street and Travel Photography
What are your rights?
International Laws
Model Releases
Selling Street and Travel Images
Stock Photography Sites
Selling from a Personal Gallery