Comments on: Travel Photography: How to Photograph People

By: Jack

Jack — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 03:33:22 +0000

Some nice photography that really makes me impressed. Actually such sorts of travel photography is very rare and you did really good job. Thanks

By: Corbin

Corbin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:53:28 +0000

Awesome tips, and super shots.

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:26:26 +0000

These pictures are wonderful. Indeed not scenery. Isn’t it the people who make a place what it is? I debated this with a friend recently. She’s travelled, but said something like “I’ve seen Victoria Falls, so why do I need to see Niagra?” It’s about the people. It’s always about the people, and you portray that magnificently!

By: Gary

Gary — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:05:59 +0000

I take a lot of photos, but I have a hard time asking people to pose for me.

By: Arun

Arun — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:23:39 +0000

“Locals Are Not Scenery”

Truly so. I especially feel that, after just returning from a long trip, seeing the locals getting objectified to a great degree.

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:06:56 +0000

@tanya/Erica: Lola is simply amazing and we’re blessed to have her coming by to write once in awhile.

By: Erica

Erica — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:54:17 +0000

Very inspiring article Lola. I will keep these tips in mind the next time I’m out and about with my camera.

By: Tanya

Tanya — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:40:58 +0000

Lola, I am so impressed with your ability to photograph people like that. I’m always too nervous/embarrassed to approach people with my camera!

By: Taylor Davidson

Taylor Davidson — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:18:18 +0000

Taking pictures of people is very tough, and requires you to think about the person and not just the photo. Respect goes a long way to getting the right picture and the right reaction from the person AFTER the shot.

@Anil: great point on local culture; there are huge differences in how people react to having their picture taken around the world.

I’m a big fan of being able to give away prints of people: used to be easy with the old Polaroids… but the portable ink-jet printers are bringing it back. I’m considering getting a Polaroid PoGo for my next trip…

By: Lifecruiser

Lifecruiser — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:50:34 +0000

This is a wonderful post with awesome photos. One of the most human travel posts. So very true! Wow. It made such an impression on me….

Yes, smiles feeds smiles 🙂