Take tip top Granada pictures with these Seven Top Tips
"Take Better Photographs." Looking at photos I've taken helps remind me of the places I've visited and the good times I've had. But one of the most common photographic problems holiday makers have is this. They return home after travelling and are disappointed with their photographs. Their pictures fail to capture the sights and experiences of the holiday they've just had.
I have two cameras, a small BenQ DCE600 pocket sized digital camera, and my larger Digital SLR Canon EOS 400D. This suits me because my pocket camera is more or less always on hand. And I have my Canon for taking photographs under more controlled parameters. But having a better camera doesn't necessarily give you better photographs..
My Seven Top Tips1. Do Your ResearchDo some research before you come to Granada so you have an idea of which places you would like to see. And when you get to Granada, pop into the Tourist office on the Plaza Mariana Pineda . Tell them you are a photographer and are keen to see anything that is visually special in Granada. Ask them what is happening and where to go to be able to take interesting photographs. You could be pleasantly surprised at the suggestions you get.2. Look for things of interest that are around your main subject of interestGranada has a host of “must see” and “must photograph” monuments and places of interest. Remember, you can often download or buy a typical picture of these places. How much more interesting it can be to look what else there is to photograph nearby. Take a main image picture by all means, but look to see what else is there that you may otherwise have missed, and photograph that as well.
 View over Granada at dusk
3. Be aware of the lightingIn the bright light of mid day, shadows can be harsh and colours "bleached out". Sometimes the effect can give you exactly what you want, but the softer lights in the golden hours can also present a different dimension to the image you are capturing.Side Note In photography, the golden hours refer to the couple of hours after sunrise and before sunset. These times give a much softer light. 4. Take more photographsWith a digital camera it is easy to take as many photos as you wish. Once you've got your subject, take several photos from different viewpoints and with the subject in different positions and with your camera at different settings. Make the most of your photo opportunity while you have it.5. When photographing a person, make sure you "Build a link" with him or herWith a long telephoto lens you can take "close-up" candid photographs without the subject being aware of what you are doing. But you can often get a much more powerful image with a subject you have some sort of rapport with. For instance you can ask him or her to stand or act in the way that you prefer. If the subject trusts you and is willing to help make the photograph a meaningful picture, then this will come across in the end result and you can often produce pictures that would be impossible under any other circumstances. Just talk to the person, build a relationship, and then - if you think the time is right - ask if you may take a photograph. Often he or she will be very willing to help you in every way they can.6. Think about the compositionTake a moment to "look" at what is showing within your camera frame before you take the photo. Sometimes we can be so excited about all the prospective pictures waiting to be taken that we can rush. Pause for a moment and look at the picture you are about to take and maybe zoom in or zoom out or actually change positions to get a different perspective - and then when you are happy. CLICK! and it's done!
7. Go out on your ownIf you are part of a group in Granada it will be difficult not to just go with the flow and keep up with everyone else. It would also be very difficult to build any relationship with a person you would want to photograph. He or she would often feel overwhelmed at being faced with a group of people all at the one time. If you are travelling with a group of other holiday makers, make sure to book yourself some "free time" where you can do your own thing and explore.Free "Take Better Photographs" ReportIt is amazing how - with the right information - you could soon be amazed at the improvement in the quality of your photographs and how your Granada pictures blossom. If you've enjoyed this post, you may be interested at looking at my Alhambra photos Naturally, everyone wants to be able return home with good photographs that really capture the essence and beauty of this, my favourite city. And so it makes sense to take some time and make sure that your Granada pictures turn out well. Links to places for taking inspirational Granada pictures
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