Filters for travel photography.

If you are traveling with an SLR or a DSLR its really worth thinking about using a filter. Not only do most filters give you great effects in your photographs but they are also really great at protecting your lens. For travel photography there are two lens that I would suggest.

Many people think the thought of using filters as a bit scary, after all there are many different filters and they all do different things.

I personally only use a UV filter and a polarizing filter. So lets keep it simple and focus of the important filters for travel photographers.

Polarizing

A polarizing filters are fantastic for travel photography. I have written a guide on how to use polarizing filters so will briefly tell you the benefits here. The polarizing filter changes the way that the camera sees and treats light. By using a polarizing filter you will see the following,

  • Reduction in tropical haze and glare. (just what you want when your in a hot climate)

  • Reflections will be reduced. (perfect for photographing water or the sea.)

  • Blue skies will become darker and some colors will appear more vibrant.   (Bringing your photos to life and giving them the 'Wow' factor!)

As a result a polarizing filter is very beneficial to travel photography,landscape photography and general out door photography.

Ultra Violate filter.

Unlike a polarizing filter a UV filter is relatively inexpensive. They serve two great purposes for you as a travel photographer.

  • UV filter cuts out haziness created by ultra violet light, great for those crisp travel shots.

  • Because the filter is transparent to most lights it can be left of the lens and can act as a great protection.

The main reason that most photographers use a UV filter is protection of the lens. As a travel photographer you will probably experience more dust, sand, salt spray and general grime than a photographer working in a studio would not. So you need to protect your lens. The UV filter will act as a barrier between the dirt and your lens, protecting the expensive glass.

Enjoying using filters and enjoy seeing the results. Protect your lens and produce dramatic photographs.

Abby x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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