Take Great Vacation Photos

 Looking forward to that relaxing Hawaiian beach vacation?  Lucky you!  You'll want to be sure to catch all the romantic and family moments with your new digital camera.  You never know, you might need framed pictures of you and your honey relaxing on the beach when you're more frazzled around the holidays.  Here are some easy tips to make your vacation pictures the best they can be. 

Honey, Did You Bring The Camera?

You've got all you vacation plans in order. You've packed your bags, you have your flight information and your chap stick.  I know this might sound silly, but don't forget the camera.  Now days there are lots of parts to your camera, so don't forget your charger, batteries, lenses  and memory card.  Simply having the camera on your beautiful vacation is half the battle.

You and Landmarks

Ok, I know you want to take the perfect shot of your hubby and the family in front of the tallest volcano in Hawaii. It's lovely, I know.  But let me tell you- you may not be able to get the perfect shot of the kids and the entire volcano.  Something will suffer.  You'll have a picture of the kids from their necks up and a whole volcano behind them.  Not exactly what you had in mind?  Focus on your family- take a great picture of them and then get a different shot of the fabulous volcano.  You're a winner.  

Candid Works Too

Not all of the pictures of you and your honey and family have to be posed.  Some of the best pictures are candid.  Personality really comes through in candid shots, creating more memorable photographs. 

In the Details

Sometimes the details of an object are more interesting than the object as a whole.  You might run across a building with amazing details.  Get in there and focus on the small stuff.  You'll creat a more interesting and unique photograph. 

A New Perspective

Is your memory card filled with straight-on eye-level shots?  Experiment a bit.  Different angles can change perspective and lighting, creating a mroe dynamic shot.  Have fun with it!