Allworth Press and author Susan McCartney present a comprehensive guide to travel photography in How to Shoot Great Travel Photos. Designed for both the digital and film shooter, this book covers everything from film and filters to travel precautions and communicating from the road. One hundred and fifty of McCartney's own images illustrate the book as well for inspiration and as examples of the author's talking points. Practical and all-encompassing, "How to Shoot Great Travel Photos" takes the amateur and professional alike into the exciting and complicated world of travel photography with confidence.
Introduction: A Brief Overview of Travel Photography
Part I. Digital or Film?
Overview of Formats The Pros and Cons of Shooting Digitally The Pros and Cons of Shooting Film
Part II. Tools for Travel Photographers
Camera Overview Lens Overview The Most Important Accessories for Film and Digital Shoots Bags and Cases
Part III. Overview of Light and Lighting
Light and Lighting Aesthetics and Skills "Seeing" Daylight Dealing with Light and Contrast Low Light Battery-Powered Flash Units One-Light Lighting with Flash Foreign Electricity Summarized
Part IV. Overview of Skills
What Makes a Good Travel Photographer? Visual Skills Interpersonal Skills About Guides Part V. The Approaches What to Shoot? People Pictures Landscapes and Scenery Cities, Towns, and Villages Buildings and Interiors The Natural World Local Events, National Passions, and Sports Restaurants, Hotels, Resorts, Cruises, and Tours Transportation Icons and Symbols
Part VI. On the Road
When to Go Researching, Planning, and Booking Travel Finding Bargain Rates and their Pros and Cons The Telephone Current Security Issues Packing Last-Minute Things to Do before You Leave Allocating Time Keeping Notes Keeping Track of Expenses Copyright and Model Releases
Part VII. Showing Work
How to Edit Your Work Personal/Self-expression Travel Pictures Slide Shows Web Sites
Part VIII. Going Pro
The Personal Can Be Commercial Too Creating Your Portfolio Editorial Travel Photography Shooting for Tourism Commercial Travel Photography Stock Photography Fine Art Travel Photography
Part IX. Long-Term Photo Projects
France Coney Island, New York Resources Sample Model Release Form Sample Gray Card
Index