How to Capture Photos During Your Next Camping Trip

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Summer vacation is here and that calls for a camping trip. Camping is a great family activity or it’s good to go solo to gather your thoughts and feel rejuvenated. You may want to take the time to capture it and take some stunning photographs. Taking your camera out into the wilderness can seem like an intimidating concept but follow our tips and your camping photos will turn out great!

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Be Prepared for the Weather

Bring plastic bags or some other kind of waterproofing equipment to save your camera. Bring polarizing filters for super sunny weather and prevent lens flares. Get a good quality camera bag that can save your equipment from moisture.

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Bring Minimal Equipment

Your tent is a small place and you will have to hike with your equipment at some point. Try not to clutter it with tons of equipment or strain your back with a heavy bag. Bring a camera bag with the essentials and don’t bring more than two lenses. A tripod might be a good idea to get those perfect lake landscapes and sunrise long exposures.

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Capture Camping Candids

As nice as landscape shots are, capture the essence of camping. Take pictures of your tent setup and of your friends while they canoe or hike. Show the little moments of your camping trip outside of the nature shots.

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Take Advantage of the Golden Hours

Golden hour is different in the wilderness than in the city. Try to capture those lakeside sunsets and sunrises as well as beautifully lit candids. Natural lighting in the woods is not something you experience every day so take advantage.