A day around Choa Praya River and the market place, Bangkok

There is often confusion the differences between 'Photo Story and 'Photo Essay'. Both concepts require a series of photographs that have emotions, feelings and tell a story about the chosen subject. Most importantly the photographs should draw the viewer into the content of the  photography. Both Photo Story or Photo Essay can be of a place, person or an event, some text can be added if necessary, however the photograph should tell a story by itself and not the other way around.

A Photo Story can have a series of photographs ranging from a place, person, or an event, each photograph is strong on its own to tell a story about the place, an event or people.

Whereas a photo essay, a series of images depend on each other to emphasis the story, and are usually of the same one chosen subject.

For this article I chose to collate a series of images from my trip to Bangkok. These images were taken to show 'A day around Choa Praya River and the marketplace. 

 

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11) Photograph the local landmark

* capture the local landmarks, use wide angle lens

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10) Think about the detail:

* stain glassed windows

* texture in the doors, windows or the ceiling

* move closer to capture to photograph door handles, window frames etc

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9) Change your viewpoint:

* look out for different viewpoints

* move closer to the building

* photograph the whole building

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8) Photograph shop windows and signs:

* shop windows

* photograph signs at night

* capture signs

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7) Photograph transport:

* use available light or fill-in flash if needed
* capture trains, cars, taxis

* move closer to your subjects

* capture abstract shapes

* photograph action shots

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6)
Photograph candid portraits:

* capture local interest
* remember to keep an eye on your background and light

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Leicester Carnival

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5) Photograph local crops or produce:

* research your location and photograph crops/produce that are particular to that country

Tulip fields, Amsterdam

 * concentrate on colour and patterns

Face mad with tulips, Amsterdam

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4) Focus on architectural details:

* close-up of architectural details

* diffused or cloudy light is better for revealing subtle details and textures in the buildings

* experiment with direct and directional light to create interesting and moody shoots

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3) Photograph reflections:

* capture interesting shapes that are the reflections create

* concentrate on colour and patterns

Reflections in the lake, Lake District

 * use light to your advantage

Sun over the mountains, Lake District

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2) Photograph the local market

* photograph people and produce

Market, Bangkok, Thailand

* capture people in action

Bangkok, Thailand

* capture colour and create abstract photos

* wide angle shots

* be patient, don't rush your photos

* capture candid photographs

 

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Each month, I will be giving a brief outline on how to improve your travel photography.

1) Shoot local events:

* find out local events, research your area

Carnival Leicester  

* use long focal length and wide angle

* photograph crowds

* show colours

* capture candid portraits

Bangkok, Thailand

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