You do not need a large camera to bring home good travel photos. A modern phone and a few habits are enough to improve your pictures noticeably.
Light is everything
Early morning and the hour before sunset give soft, warm light. At midday, look for shade or shoot interiors and details instead of wide landscapes.
Compose before you shoot
- Turn on the grid and keep horizons level
- Place the main subject off-centre
- Look for leading lines such as roads, railings and rivers
- Move closer rather than zooming in, which keeps the image sharper
- Take a few frames from a low or high angle
Protect your memories
Back up photos to cloud storage or a drive each evening. Clean the lens with a soft cloth before shooting; a smudge is the most common reason for hazy pictures.