Photography field trips planning purpose is a must. Before you head out, plan what types of subjects you want to photograph. What is the Story or purpose of this trip.
Photography Gear.
Understand the Location.
Reseach the Web.
Preset Your Camera.
Photography Gear.
Choose what gear to take for your trip. Always test your camera and your gear well in advance to avoid disappointment.
If you have a multi lens camera, choose the appropriate lens for the trip. If it is a local trip then take another lens preferably a zoom lens, just in case another subject comes up.
Check your batteries and sd cards for functionabilty.
The gear you take will need to fit the purpose of the shoot.
Understand the Location:
The location you choose will probably be the bacground of the photo.
Often the location is the subject in itself, especially for travel and landscape photography. Therefore, when you plan photo trips, you need to find those places to take photos near you’re going.
Once you have found your perfect location for a photography shoot near you, it is a good idea to find the best time to visit. Timing the shoot with great light is important for any type of photography. It is very important for landscape photography.
Research on the Web:
To help you for a specific location Google Map and Google Earth will provide with information on the location.
If your destination is a country town don't go anyfurther than the Information Centre, the volunteers there will well inform you.
The motel you booked into will have brochures about locations, attractions and events.
Preset your Camera:
If you know what subject you will be photographing, preset your camera to the appropriate settings keep in mind that when you arrive at your destination these settings could change but not as much as if the camera was at its default settings. It will give you a head start and will be within the setting range for the required shoot.
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