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3 essential tips from expedition pros

3 essential tips from expedition pros

Expedition vacations offer unforgettable experiences, but capturing those moments with a smartphone camera can be challenging, especially for amateur photographers. 

USA TODAY spoke with two experienced wildlife photographers who shared their top three tips to help amateur photographers elevate their shots without having to invest in a fancy camera. 

“Sometimes we pay a lot of money for these phones and we don’t really know how to use their cameras,” HX photographer Andrés Mesías told USA TODAY on a recent sailing through the Galápagos Islands. “If you just want a memory of your trip, that’s all you need.”

Their insights can make the difference between an ordinary photo and one that truly captures the magic of your adventure.

Here’s what Mesías and Aurora Expeditions photographer Jamie Lafferty suggest:

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1. Know your camera and practice before the trip.

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One of the most valuable pieces of advice is to become familiar with your smartphone or camera before embarking on your expedition. Most modern smartphones come with multiple lenses, including wide-angle and zoom features, and offer settings like long exposure and portrait modes. 

Photographer’s tip: “Play around with your phone’s camera before you come on the trip,” Lafferty said. “Get to know the different functions and features, like the long-exposure option or the wide-angle lens, so you’re not fumbling around with it when you’re in front of an incredible view.”


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