How To Take Great Photos on Your Next Vacation

I recently took a little mini vacation to the Florida Keys to visit family and relax before my upcoming boudoir seminars in Las Vegas. Determined not to carry a lot of equipment while shooting around Key West I only took along my camera, a Nikon D3, with a speed light and  my Nikon 60mm 1:2.8 Macro lens. This lens is quickly becoming one of my very favorites and I own some nice Nikon glass. I paid about $350 for it used and it sat in my closet for a long time collecting dust until I pulled it out for a newborn session a few weeks ago. I love the images I can capture with this lens. It’s tack-sharp  and was perfect for close up shots of items for sale in the gift shops. Getting in close like this gives your vacation images a lot of impact. Move in tight and fill the frame with your subject. By using a high ISO and holding my camera steady I was able to capture the vibrant lights of the local businesses on Duval Street thereby creating memorable high impact images of my vacation.