Field Notes
SUMMARY
Sean Dalton breaks down five habits that can make travel photos forgettable, suggesting a shift from shooting for social media to creating physical photo books. He advocates for working a scene by capturing wide, medium, and detail shots to tell a story, and editing photos to reflect the distinct character of each location. Dalton also advises against making landmarks the sole subject, encouraging the use of available light even in non-ideal conditions, and slowing down travel pace to allow for deeper engagement with a place.
TAKEAWAYS
Establish a clear purpose for travel photos before shooting.
Capture layered shots (wide, medium, detail) within a scene.
Edit photos to match the unique characteristics of each location.
Embrace available light and slow down travel for better photography.