There has been a growing trend for more people to go on foreign travel over the last few decades. And when they travel, you can be sure that this tourists are never without their cameras, With some helpful tips from Canon on travel photography and camera maintenance, here’s how to become a great, or at least a competent. photographer and make me most out of your travel memories.

I. When you’re out to explore new holiday destinations always remember to pack extra memory cards and extra battery. You don’t want to be in the middle of a spontaneous shot only to have your battery or memory run out on you. You can prolong your battery pack by covering your camera with a towel,

2. To make the most out of your trip, do a little research on the place or places you’re planning to go to. Note the sites and historic spots to visit the culture of the people, the food, the architecture, and good vantage point for taking photos It’s always interesting to photograph faces and local life, spontaneous actions or events.

3. Part of the thrill of being in a place for the first time is not knowing what you’ll see or encounter. Thus taking photos becomes a knee-jerk reaction to what’s there often resulting in randomly shot photos that give viewers no clue what the pictures are about

Before clicldng away, determine what it is that you want to focus on—what’s your subject what are you trying to capture? A good photograph should reveal a single subject or idea, with as few extraneous elements as possible.

4. If you’re going to the beach avoid using your camera at the beach line, as the salty air may trigger corrosion. Never expose your camera to direct sunlight. Canon suggests encasing it in a zip lock bag cutting out a hole for the lens and fixing the cover with masking tape. Another option, budget-allowing is to buy a camera with an all-weather case or sports pack

5. In high-contrast conditions, like at high noon, your flash may not go off, which may result in photos of faces in darla-iess. To avoid this, set your camera to P (program) or M (manual). You may also select other semi-manual modes and switch on your flash. If you’re planning long-exposure shots, you might consider bringing a tripod—a light one would be handy for traveling.