{"id":392,"date":"2024-08-28T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/photographytalk.com\/?p=392"},"modified":"2025-09-16T17:49:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T17:49:15","slug":"beyond-the-selfie-creative-portrait-ideas-to-elevate-your-travel-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photographytalk.com\/beyond-the-selfie-creative-portrait-ideas-to-elevate-your-travel-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the Selfie: Creative Portrait Ideas to Elevate Your Travel Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Everyone loves a good selfie, but let\u2019s be honest\u2026Do you want your entire travel photo album full of selfies? We didn\u2019t think so. There are so many fun and innovative ways to take portraits while travelling, and in this article, we hope to encourage you to experiment with a few of them next time you\u2019re on vacation!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Below, we\u2019ll explore four creative portrait ideas that will help elevate your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photographytalk.com\/learn\/travel-photography\/\">travel photography<\/a>. They include environmental, candid, cultural, and silhouette portraits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Whether you are a hobbyist who wants to impress your friends back home, an influencer who wants better pictures for social media, or a professional who wants to capture stunning images for your clients, everyone needs inspiration occasionally. With that in mind, keep reading to discover which types of travel portrait photography inspire you the most!<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Guide to Travel Photography - Part 1 [Gear, locations, things to keep in mind]\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/scViCnEnG_M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@thechrishau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Chris Hau&#8217;s<\/a> video above to learn more about travel photography and how to improve your results.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-table-of-contents\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"#environmental\">Environmental Portraits for Travel Photography<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#candid\">Candid Portraiture for Travel Photography<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#cultural\">Cultural Portraits for Travel Photography<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#silhouette\">Silhouette Portraits for Travel Photography<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#showcase\">A Good Tripod is Key to Good Travel Photography<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"environmental\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environmental Portraits for Travel Photography<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"wp-image-970\" src=\"https:\/\/photographytalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Two-Women-walking-up-steps-in-Thailand.jpg\" alt=\"Two asian women traveling Grand Palace and Wat phra kaew Bangkok city,Thailand\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053033\/Two-Women-walking-up-steps-in-Thailand.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053033\/Two-Women-walking-up-steps-in-Thailand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053033\/Two-Women-walking-up-steps-in-Thailand-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053033\/Two-Women-walking-up-steps-in-Thailand-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053033\/Two-Women-walking-up-steps-in-Thailand-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/aneoho\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">anek.soowannaphoom<\/a> via Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Environmental portraits are photos that utilize your natural surroundings to enhance the quality of the portrait. Iconic landmarks and beautiful natural features make excellent backdrops for portraits. So, next time you travel somewhere with a jaw-dropping landscape, snap a few photos with you and your loved ones in the frame instead of only scenic shots.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Two more advantages of environmental portraits are that they can make landscapes more interesting and are wonderful souvenirs. Shooting a subject in front of a landscape adds depth, context, and a sense of scale to the photo. At the same time, environmental portraits make great prints for hanging, photo albums for coffee tables, and cards for mailing out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"candid\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Candid Portraiture for Travel Photography<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" class=\"wp-image-973\" src=\"https:\/\/photographytalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Family-with-a-small-yellow-dog-looking-out-over-a-lake-surrounded-by-mountians.jpg\" alt=\"Family with a small yellow dog looking out over a lake surrounded by mountains\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053033\/Family-with-a-small-yellow-dog-looking-out-over-a-lake-surrounded-by-mountians.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053033\/Family-with-a-small-yellow-dog-looking-out-over-a-lake-surrounded-by-mountians-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053033\/Family-with-a-small-yellow-dog-looking-out-over-a-lake-surrounded-by-mountians-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053033\/Family-with-a-small-yellow-dog-looking-out-over-a-lake-surrounded-by-mountians-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053033\/Family-with-a-small-yellow-dog-looking-out-over-a-lake-surrounded-by-mountians-696x465.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/kerkez\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Zivica Kerkez<\/a>\u00a0 via Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Candid portraits are a fabulous way to capture authentic real-life moments when traveling. Staged photos are also great, but our favorite portraits are almost always the spontaneous ones. There\u2019s just something special about seeing true emotion on someone&#8217;s face that makes us light up when looking back on them later.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Whether you are shooting candid portraits of people you know or random strangers, one key is to be discreet. When subjects know you are taking photos of them, their behavior changes (consciously or subconsciously). Therefore, one of our top travel photography tips is to use a telephoto lens for candid photography.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"cultural\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cultural Portraits for Travel Photography<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"wp-image-984\" src=\"https:\/\/photographytalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/mhong-hill-tribe-woman-in-colorful-costume-dress.jpg\" alt=\"mhong hill tribe woman in colorful costume dress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053029\/mhong-hill-tribe-woman-in-colorful-costume-dress.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053029\/mhong-hill-tribe-woman-in-colorful-costume-dress-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053029\/mhong-hill-tribe-woman-in-colorful-costume-dress-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053029\/mhong-hill-tribe-woman-in-colorful-costume-dress-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053029\/mhong-hill-tribe-woman-in-colorful-costume-dress-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Sutprattana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Sutprattana Studio<\/a> via Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the best parts about traveling is immersing yourself in the unique culture of different countries. So, why don\u2019t you try to capture some of that culture on camera next time? Our favorite way to do this is by showcasing local attire, food, and traditions in our travel portraits. We like to shoot both images of ourselves blending in with the culture and some of the locals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One super important thing to remember when traveling is to always respect the cultural sensitivities and follow the cultural rules of the country you are in. Read up on these topics before you travel so you can be prepared once you are there. Also, asking people for permission before taking their picture is a good idea, especially if it\u2019s an intimate portrait.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"silhouette\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Silhouette Portraits for Travel Photography<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"587\" class=\"wp-image-986\" src=\"https:\/\/photographytalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/friends-jumping-in-water-on-tropical-beach-at-sunset-Silhouete.jpg\" alt=\"friends jumping in water on tropical beach at sunset  Silhouette\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053029\/friends-jumping-in-water-on-tropical-beach-at-sunset-Silhouete.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053029\/friends-jumping-in-water-on-tropical-beach-at-sunset-Silhouete-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053029\/friends-jumping-in-water-on-tropical-beach-at-sunset-Silhouete-768x451.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053029\/friends-jumping-in-water-on-tropical-beach-at-sunset-Silhouete-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/24053029\/friends-jumping-in-water-on-tropical-beach-at-sunset-Silhouete-696x409.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/Tint+Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Tint Media<\/a>\u00a0via Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Last but not least, there are silhouette portraits. They are one of the most creative portrait ideas out there, and when shot correctly, the results are breathtaking. The key to this type of portrait is backlighting, which creates striking silhouettes in contrast to the background.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When shooting silhouette portraits, be aware that the light will constantly change. Due to this, you have to be willing to play around with different angles, poses, and camera settings to achieve the most dynamic results. Additionally, you can adjust your images in post-production to make them look just right.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The most impressive silhouette portraits are those shot with natural light, but you can also use an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobolite.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">outdoor photography lighting kit<\/a> to manipulate light and create silhouettes. For more information on this subject, check out our \u201cOutdoor Photography Lighting Never Looked So Good\u201d article.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"showcase\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Good Tripod is Key to Good Travel Photography<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-1946 aligncenter\" style=\"width: 477px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/photographytalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-with-smartphone-567x1024.jpg\" alt=\"vanguard veo3go204cb travel tripod with smartphone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052749\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-with-smartphone-567x1024.jpg 567w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052749\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-with-smartphone-166x300.jpg 166w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052749\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-with-smartphone-768x1386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052749\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-with-smartphone-150x271.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052749\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-with-smartphone-300x542.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052749\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-with-smartphone-696x1256.jpg 696w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052749\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-with-smartphone.jpg 831w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Credit: Vanguard<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Photography 101 is that you need a good, solid tripod to give your camera (or phone) a stable base for taking photos. Back in the day, that might&#8217;ve meant lugging around a big, heavy aluminum tripod wherever you went. That&#8217;s no longer the case, thanks to innovations from companies like Vanguard.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Take their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Vanguard-VEO3GO204CB-Compact-Lightweight-Bluetooth\/dp\/B0831QZJSK\/?tag=photocominc-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VEO3GO204CB carbon fiber travel tripod<\/a> as a great example of this. At just 1.8 pounds, it&#8217;s ultra-lightweight and won&#8217;t weigh you down during long outings while you explore the areas where you&#8217;re traveling. Yet, despite being so lighweight, the tripod offers features like a ball head, a smartphone holder, and a Bluetooth remote for taking awesome selfies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-1948\" src=\"https:\/\/photographytalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-used-as-selfie-stick-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"vanguard veo3go204cb travel tripod used as selfie stick\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052748\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-used-as-selfie-stick-685x1024.jpg 685w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052748\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-used-as-selfie-stick-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052748\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-used-as-selfie-stick-768x1149.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052748\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-used-as-selfie-stick-150x224.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052748\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-used-as-selfie-stick-300x449.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052748\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-used-as-selfie-stick-696x1041.jpg 696w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052748\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-used-as-selfie-stick.jpg 1003w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Credit: Vanguard<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>But more than that, this tripod offers loads of functionality. By that, I mean that it isn&#8217;t <em>just <\/em>a tripod. Instead, it also converts to a monopod if you don&#8217;t need the full three-legged setup (and you can use the monopod as a selfie stick). Obviously, this makes the VEO3GO204CB even more compact and lightweight, yet you don&#8217;t sacrifice the ability to stabilize your camera or phone. Nice!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>On top of that, this tripod\/monopod combination can support up to 6.6 pounds of gear. Add a full frame mirrorless camera and big <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photographytalk.com\/is-a-zoom-or-a-prime-the-best-lens-for-landscape-photography\/\">zoom lens<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photographytalk.com\/dji-osmo-pocket-3-review-the-ultimate-action-and-vlogging-camera\/\">vlogging camera<\/a> with a microphone and light, or various other gear, and this tripod can handle it with no problem.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"253\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-1947 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/photographytalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-collapsed-253x1024.jpg\" alt=\"vanguard veo3go204cb travel tripod collapsed\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052748\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-collapsed-253x1024.jpg 253w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052748\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-collapsed-74x300.jpg 74w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052748\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-collapsed-150x606.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052748\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-collapsed-300x1213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dvv9jt2zg9j70.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/24052748\/vanguard-veo3go204cb-travel-tripod-collapsed.jpg 371w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 253px) 100vw, 253px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image Credit: Vanguard<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>And when you&#8217;re done taking photos for the day and ready to hit the road again, this Vanguard tripod folds down to less than 14 inches. You can easily lash it to your bag to easily carry it to your next destination, yet have it in easy reach for when spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities arise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The combination of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photographytalk.com\/portrait-photography\/\">portrait photography<\/a> tips outlined earlier and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Vanguard-VEO3GO204CB-Compact-Lightweight-Bluetooth\/dp\/B0831QZJSK\/?tag=photocominc-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vanguard VEO3GO204CB<\/a>, you can travel freely and snap great photos. Better still, you can do so without a huge output of money for a rock-solid tripod. It&#8217;s the best of all worlds!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Friendly disclaimer: Our articles may contain affiliate links that support us without costing you more, and sometimes we spice things up with sponsored content\u2014but only for products we truly stand behind!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-learn-more\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Learn More:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/photographytalk.com\/how-to-choose-the-perfect-portrait-photography-location\/\">How to Choose the Perfect Portrait Photography Location<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/photographytalk.com\/a-beginners-guide-to-portrait-photography-angles\/\">A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Portrait Photography Angles<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Hero photo by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/frantic00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">frantic00 <\/a>via Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone loves a good selfie, but let\u2019s be honest\u2026Do you want your entire travel photo album full of selfies? We didn\u2019t think so. 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