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Planning A Photography Holiday This Summer: Tips & Tricks

We all have our hobbies, mine is card making, for example. The great thing about travel is that you can use it to enhance your skills and make yourself more passionate about your hobbies. There are vacations for all sorts of hobbies, from card making to cooking. So whatever you are interested in, there’s sure to be a trip that’s perfect for you.

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Recently, there’s been a lot of hype about photography holidays and how great they can be for budding photographers. Especially as most of these holiday photography courses are run by professional photographers. In case you’re wanting to head off on a photography vacation this summer but don’t know where to start, I’ve put together this guide for you. Packed full of all the best tips and tricks for picking the right trip, this guide should come in handy.

Look at your options

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First things first, you need to look at your options. Google photography tours and see what comes up – there’s sure to be plenty to choose from. If you’ve got a certain location in mind, make sure to put that into the search bar as well. Once you’ve found a few options, read through each one, to see what’s on offer. It’s important to look at how long the trip lasts, who it’s aimed at, and what area of photography it will focus on. This is important as if you’re an amateur photographer, you don’t want to attend a course for professionals. It’s also important to take your niche and the type of photography on offer, into account.

Choose your location carefully

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Once you know what type of trip you want to take, the next step is to choose your location. The chances are that there are numerous locations on offer, it’s just a case of working out which one is best for you. Sites like artisantravel.co.uk can be helpful for this as they not only offer a range of trips but also tailor made travel. This means that you may have the options to mold your trip to be whatever you want it to be. You can choose whether you want to be part of a large group or a small group, as well as the type of photography you focus on. You can find out more about this at selfgrowth.com.

Know what to expect

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It’s important that you know what to expect from your trip, as well as what you’ll need to pack. Depending on how long your trip is, you’ll most probably be on your feet a lot. Of course, they’ll also be some time for relaxation and socialising, but most of the time will focus on photography. It’s also worth finding out about whether you’ll receive any one-to-one tuition with the instructor. Or whether the entire course will be taught as a group.

Travel courses that specialise in a certain area like photography can be a great way to improve your skills. Unlike regular photography classes, vacation tours offer a lot more real world experience. Teaching you how to use your skills in a range of environments and situations.

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