this is literally a cold open
hello tourists I'm Cal anonymous and welcome to another episode of Kingston's
in behalf
so you're about to go on vacation and you want to make your photo stand out
well that's what we're here for to help you get picture s photos like these with
his minimal gear and costs as possible
all right first let's start with packing what you need and what you don't need
you won't need to pack everything so like life your DSLR kit probably has a
standard lens at 18 to 55 millimeter
that's really all you need to do to wait in size plus you look a lot more
enticing the thieves if you look like you're walking camera store and you pack
some sunglasses you'll be able to use them as an indie heck and the polarizer
for your iphone
it'll help your photos out alive you won't need to lug around a bulky tripod
if you need to stabilize your shot use a sweater or jacket or scarf to position
the camera the way you want or you can brace yourself against a wall to
stabilize your shot in low light settings and lastly do bring your mobile
light wireless g 3 with all the photos you're taking it will always be good to
back them up
it also charges your phone at the same time even thanks
alright so here are some tips early morning will be the best time for photos
of monuments and streets you'll find a lot less people in your shot of the
golden gate bridge looking like coors photograph locals when visiting new
countries but be considerate and asked first
it brings more energy and emotion and authenticity to your quarters
when checking into a hotel always ask for a room with a view to get those
awesome cityscapes a couple of extra dollars and a few words can go along
on way obey the rule of thirds technique that way you'll have a more interesting
and dynamic frame imagine three lines position your subject within those areas
to get your ideal shot when using your iphone use the HDR mode or high dynamic
range HDR takes three different exposure shots and combines them all and gives
you a great look
follow those rules and every single person on the beach will want you to
take their photos for them
ah the burden of proper photography skills I know them well now for help
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there are many camera straps that can hold your camera but hanging it from
your neck and get tiring after a long day
the sling strap is more comfortable and a quicker way of getting impromptu shots
sling straps are cool but I'll typically run you about sixty dollars here's how
you make a ten-dollar sling strap
you'll need the following a camera strap that came with your camera
a snap ball keyring a quarter inch
I bolt with nut a quick release or secure carabiner and a sturdy 2-inch key
ring
now let's easily with this thing together number one connect both ends of
the strap with the quick release screw to take the key ring and add the clasp
around the ring with the strap number three
add the eye bolts onto the camera for attach the clasp to the eye bolt of the
camera and finally number five
where your hack with pride and with an unsourced neck
now let's talk tips and tricks for the camera in your pocket
the iphone this one's called pana - and it's pretty funny
select panoramic on your camera settings now have your subject start on the left
side of the frame and once you start recording and moving right
have them run around you and appear on the other end of the shot before you get
to the end it look like there's two or three of you in the shot like you found
your twin up far-off country or beach
this one is called the pano drive by
even when you're in transit you can get some unique shots like this one using
the panoramic setting simply flip your camera upside down and press start while
the car is in motion
it will give you an interesting shot that you just don't see every day
the photo timer a lot of people don't realize there's a camera timer setting
already in your phone so you can take group photos with everyone in the shot
and avoid those squished together selfies just enable the setting for your
timer for about 10 seconds
set the camera and hit the red button and that's it
some simple tips and hacks to make your photos better than all your facebook
friends especially Cassandra
so go out there and try them out and be sure to subscribe to our channel for
future indieHACK episodes
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