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Tips on how to ‘GET THE SHOT’
The following tips apply to all kinds of photography and filming. Take a quick look below before you head out on your trip with Outdoor, and hopefully, you’ll come back with the money shot!
If you want a more detailed look at what it takes to capture great shots, check out this post.
The best camera is the one you have with you
Don’t forget, if you’re on a guided trip, you may not be allowed to take your phone or camera. However, you will be able to take a helmet-mounted GoPro camera. There are also options to purchase videos and photos from Outdoor which you can edit in creative ways.
Clean the lens
Lens glass loves to collect dust and dirt… give it a wipe with a soft cloth before you snap.
Lighting
Good lighting is key! There are many ways you can use the light, experiment to find out what works!
Keep it steady
The less your camera shakes, the clearer your image will be. Play around with various techniques to avoid any movement.
Burst mode
When you’re shooting action, your subject is MOVING! So it sometimes helps to hit the burst mode and grab a few images. This way you can select the best one after.
Editing
Maybe your vision is something the camera can’t capture. Or maybe you purchased some footage from your trip. There are so many ways to get creative with your imagery AFTER it’s been captured. Check out lightroom and VSCO on mobile 
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“How to take adventure travel photos for Instagram”