{"id":212169,"date":"2023-10-22T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/news\/photography-travel-principles-image-creation\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T05:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T05:30:10","slug":"travel-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/travel-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel photography: principles of image creation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-art-of-travel-photography\">The art of travel photography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Travel photography<\/strong> is an art form whose goal is to immortalize the places visited and the adventures experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of photography encompasses several genres:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>landscape photography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>street <\/em>photography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>portrait photography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>architectural photography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>lifestyle <\/em>photography<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating images is a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/tips-life-fire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">low-cost activity<\/a> and allows me to relive the moments long after the journey is over. It&#8217;s my favourite thing to do when I go on an adventure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Sydney-Opera-House.jpg\" alt=\"Celebrate New Year's Eve in Sydney with points - Sydney Opera House\" class=\"wp-image-172963\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-equipment\">The equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing to do is get to know your device, be it an iPhone or a camera. Then, don&#8217;t get bogged down with gadgets and are able to master what you have in order to create beautiful travel photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I usually put in my bag:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Canon 6D camera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>wide-angle lens (17-40 mm f\/4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>telephoto lens (24-105 mm f\/4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gorillapod tripod<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/maximize-buy-new-iphone\/\">iPhone 13 Pro<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The holiday season is upon us! Why not give your favourite traveller a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/products\/best-travel-gifts\/\">new camera<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/offers\/cards\/best-offers-this-month\/\">unlock a welcome bonus<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>I am able to create the same images on my phone as on my DSLR camera. The only difference is in the quality of certain exposure techniques. The <em>wow<\/em> factor is mainly found in the photographic composition of the image.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>This picture was taken with an iPhone 5: the image quality is not as good as on a newer phone or a real camera, but the principles of image creation are the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/34-campement.jpg\" alt=\"Our Tibet Travel Guide - 34-campement\" class=\"wp-image-84889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/34-campement.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/34-campement-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/34-campement-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/34-campement-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photography equipment can be very expensive, so make sure you have <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/cheap-home-insurance-rates-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home insurance<\/a> that covers your belongings even while travelling. On my side, I pay extra to insure my camera and lenses when they&#8217;re not at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don&#8217;t forget the cell phone, which is often worth more than $1,000 these days! At this level, some credit cards, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/american-express-cobalt-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card,<\/a> offer <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/insurance-mobile-devices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mobile Device Insurance<\/a> for a period of time if you pay for the entire purchase on the card.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"137724\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22621\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-planning\">Planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you find yourself in a stunning place, some planning is required to take the best travel shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-doing-your-research-for-the-best-views\">Doing your research for the best views<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On vacation, we often have limited time to explore. So, you need to do your research ahead of time so that you don&#8217;t miss the best moments for travel photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, during my trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/trave-guide-cappadocia-hot-air-balloons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cappadocia<\/a>, I found out where the hot air balloons were taking off so I could be there at the right time! This opportunity only presented itself once during my stay as the hot air balloon rides were cancelled due to strong winds on my other days in G\u00f6reme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/De\u0301collage.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Guide: Cappadocia and its hot air balloons - De\u0301collage\" class=\"wp-image-178500\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"181825\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-inspired-to-take-beautiful-pictures\">How to get inspired to take beautiful pictures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/milesopedia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>&#8216;s platform is a great tool to work on your artistic eye and discover great <strong>travel photography<\/strong> <em>spots<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before each getaway, I follow certain <em>hashtags<\/em> about my destination and note where the photos were taken as well as which time of the day provides the best lighting to snap the ultimate shot. The success of some photos greatly depends on the location of the sun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_5047.jpg\" alt=\"Travel photography: principles of image creation - IMG_5047\" class=\"wp-image-204996\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_5049.jpg\" alt=\"Travel photography: principles of image creation - IMG_5049\" class=\"wp-image-204998\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, when I am there, I always look at the postcard displays in the souvenir shops. It also allows me to make a plan to visit the sights during a last-minute getaway.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"191686\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-golden-hour\">Golden Hour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>My favourite time for travel photos is at sunrise. During this time, it&#8217;s possible to create almost any image from any angle since the light is softer. Plus, there are very few people!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sahara-4.jpg\" alt=\"10 beautiful landscapes to discover with reward points - Sahara 4\" class=\"wp-image-189468\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__quote wp-block-milesgutenberg-quote\">\n\t<div class=\"component__quote__icon\">\n\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__quote__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__quote__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The world belongs to those who wake early.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>And of course, the first rays of sunlight often give a magical effect to the images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/12-Vue-du-Sun-Gate.jpg\" alt=\"Bucket List: Visiting the 7 Wonders of the World - Vue du Sun Gate\" class=\"wp-image-164678\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-rules-of-composition\">The rules of composition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main goal to keep in mind when trying to compose a beautiful photo is to tell a story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-rule-of-thirds-and-its-variants\">The rule of thirds and its variants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This strategy places the main subject in a third of the image as opposed to centring it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then the secondary subject, if any, is put in a different third of the landscape. This facilitates the visual <em>flow<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A third of a photo is defined as being along these lines or at one of their intersections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/00-te\u0302tes-de-moai.jpg\" alt=\"Travel photography: principles of image creation - 00-te\u0302tes de moai\" class=\"wp-image-204988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/00-te\u0302tes-de-moai.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/00-te\u0302tes-de-moai-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/00-te\u0302tes-de-moai-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/00-te\u0302tes-de-moai-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I usually follow this rule, but often I mix things up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do you know what to do in different situations? The answer is simple: experiment with trial and error to determine how to compose the photo according to the context. When in doubt, take a centred and a third shot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/israel.jpg\" alt=\"Travel photography: principles of image creation - israel\" class=\"wp-image-205000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/israel.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/israel-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/israel-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/israel-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-add-different-elements-to-your-image\">Add different elements to your image<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When we lift the camera to take a picture, it is often because we have seen one or more things that have captured our attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Including a foreground element halfway through the image and in the background is a good recipe for an interesting scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-bateau.jpg\" alt=\"Travel photography: principles of image creation - 4-bateau\" class=\"wp-image-204990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-bateau.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-bateau-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-bateau-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4-bateau-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if the subject of the photo is a mountain, I try to insert a river or animals in the foreground. In doing so, these components help deepen the image, give a 3-dimensional feel, and help establish perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In front of this type of photo, the eyes will be able to travel through the image; the eye will unconsciously wander over the picture as it tells a story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_4212.jpg\" alt=\"Travel photography: principles of image creation - IMG_4212\" class=\"wp-image-204994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_4212.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_4212-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_4212-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_4212-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-include-people-in-photos\">Include people in photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Travel photography<\/strong> is usually focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/beautiful-landscapes-points\/\">beautiful landscapes<\/a>. However, having people as subjects in a photo makes it seem more personal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People commonly say that photos make them &#8220;dream&#8221;; the same way they would if they were there! This effect is often created when there is a person and when they are anonymous; not seeing the subject&#8217;s face makes it easier to put yourself in the image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bali-2.jpg\" alt=\"10 beautiful landscapes to discover with reward points - Bali 2\" class=\"wp-image-189532\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The human element also gives a perspective of grandeur. So, even if you are not really there, you can still get the <em>feeling of<\/em> the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Karnak.jpg\" alt=\"Egypt&nbsp;: Travel Guide | Itineraries and Highlights - ---Karnak\" class=\"wp-image-152164\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, my last tip is to remember to look up from the camera when doing <strong>travel photography<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s all too easy to get caught up in the image-making process and want to take the best picture, but you can&#8217;t neglect the beauty of the moment either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have mastered the process of image creation and photographic composition, you can tackle more advanced photo techniques!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow my adventures on my Instagram account @<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wanderingaline\/\">wanderingaline<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BOVeiLjjnUS\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Go from a few passing clicks to creating beautiful images that tell a story with travel photography!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1237,"featured_media":84849,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[48139],"tags":[],"mc_loyalty_program":[],"class_list":["post-212169","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tutorials","tutorial-tips"],"acf":{"mc_approved_badge":false,"mc_card_used":"","mc_featured_card_specific":null,"mc_hide_featured_card":false,"mc_post_checklist":{"mc_post_checklist_true":null,"mc_post_checklist_false":null}},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - 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