Allworth Book: How to Shoot Great Travel Photos

Introduction: ABrief 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