In addition to bringing backup batteries, you should also be sure to have a few rolls of film (or an extra memory card). Additionally, it is always a good bet to bracket your shots. Bracketing means shooting threephotos instead of one; the first is shot at the recommended aperture, then the second and third are shot one setting too low and one too high. Travel photography often means takingpictures that you'll never see again so bracketing helps to make sure that you have enough images to work with once you get back home.

Think of yourself as the ambassador for the place you are visiting. Picture that your photo editor has given you an assignment to tell a story with thephotos from your trip. Every picture you take while you're on your trip is part of a greater story of your overall vacation. Whenever possible, try give every photograph you take some sort of contextual meaning that applies to your trip as a whole. For instance, a good theme for shooting in the desert would be isolation, while celebration would be great for a place full of people. There should always be a connecting line between your photographs.

Without a doubt, travel photography is one of the most fun photography niches to focus on. You get to have fun doing what you love taking beautiful pictues while at the same time exploring fascinating new places. As long as you take pictures with a purpose and use the right gear, your friends will likely be admiring your travel photos for many years to come. Just remember to take a little time to enjoy the experience while you're there; it's easy to get caught up in the camera and completely miss the joy of the trip.