HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR TRAVEL PHOTOS

ost-processing remains an integral part of photography today, so it’s important to have a good grasp of what apps, editing software, and techniques will make your photos stand out or fit the look you’re going for. If you’re still new to this or are looking for more ways to get better at it, we have just the photography cheat sheet for you.

While the cheat sheet by Wimdu mentioned that these tips are for editing travel photos, they can still be applied to other types of photography. Knowing the best practices for editing your photos in post will not only help you get great final images, but also help you achieve your own creative vision.

The cheat sheet outlines some of the basic yet effective editing techniques, mobile apps, and photo editing software (that aren’t Photoshop and Lightroom) at our disposal. These days, we have many options for tweaking our snaps, both with our smartphones, tablets, and computers, making it easy and convenient to get great photos we can share instantly.

Cameras today have made it easy to get properly exposed photos. However, composition is still key to getting eye-catching snaps, travel photos or otherwise. The cheat sheet includes some useful tips that can make a big difference, like cropping a shot if there are unwanted or unnecessary elements in the background, using the Rule of Thirds, and not cropping portraits or people shots at the joints. It’s also recommended to tweak the saturation, vibrance, and color temperature a bit to bring out the colors and make a scene pop. However, don’t overdo it! For photos shot in tricky lighting conditions, adjusting the levels, highlights, and shadows will allow better final results.

Lastly, if you’re feeling creative and want to play with moods and aesthetics, there are many filters and presets that give a little extra to your snaps. As long as you don’t overdo it and go with the effect that fits the context, story, or location of your shot, you’ll end up with some really eye-catching photos!