In the digital age that we are living in, Instagram has become one of the most important social media platforms in the world. While Facebook and Twitter can often be cluttered, aggressive and argumentative worlds, there is something soothing about Instagram. Whether it's photos of the nicest sneakers or simply stalking your favorite celebrity or ex-partner, Instagram feels like a peaceful place in the busy realm of social media.
Another reason why the platform has become so universally popular is due to the amount travel photography accounts. Instagram has become a gateway to other worlds, it's a place that a lot of us draw our travel plans from and it's easy to get wanderlust after spending just 10 seconds scrolling through your timeline.
But while the photos we see on Instagram are visually stunning, ours are never quite the same. Travel photographers are able to capture landscapes in a way that us mere mortals can't. While their photo albums may be plastered with sweeping shots of forests and beaches, yours are more than likely covered with you mate Brad lying on the pavement while puking up that sweet, blue drink he downed just 10 minutes ago.
So, what is it that makes these people take these incredible photos? Well, Brian Chorski has the answer. Chorski is a popular travel photographer on Instagram and he has revealed what exactly goes into taking the perfect photo. According to the 23-year-old, you don't need all the fancy gear to get started:
"It's more about being what you see and making the best out of what you have, really, rather than having every possible ounce of gear on you. I know it all makes a better photograph technically speaking in the end, but I think just having the bare minimum can oftentimes produce some of your best work."
When talking about his reasons for getting into travel photography, Chorski said:
"It's the idea that I may never see a certain place again that makes me want to document it in that way. It's a sort of unsettling feeling to me to know that I'm in an insanely epic and beautiful place, and I may never touch foot there again. And that’s one of the reasons I love to have my camera on me at most times as I can."
And, in terms of what he believes makes the perfect travel photograph, the San Francisco native had a couple of tips.
"So, I would say a couple tips, at least from me, is to be able to tell the best stories as possible. I would say keep the planning to a very minimum.
"Have a good idea of where you want to end up and who you want to be with, but from there let your creativity, your fun playful side show. Minimal planning would be one tip. I realize how misleading that can be, but I think there’s a certain value to be had in not having everything so architected.
"And I would say secondly, it's about the people you're with. I think the reason I've gotten such enjoyment out of being places is because of people I've shared it with.
"I don’t think I’d have as much fun if I were just by myself in these places.
"It’s really a huge deal to have a great crew that you can share moments with, capture their emotions, and just be as present as possible and snap a few photos in the process.
"To sum that up, I think it’s minimal planning and people."
Lastly, Chorski says that you need to enjoy yourself when taking the photos:
"Leave room for the fun and don’t focus too hard on getting the shot. I think that’s one thing a lot of photographers these days could take to heart."
"Obviously, that's very subjective and there are certain photographers that may not agree with that. But, I think when it comes to my approach in my craft, I think those are the two things I embody the most currently."
So there you have it, in order to take the perfect photo, surround yourself with good people, enjoy yourself and don't plan it. Happy travels!
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