Robert HardingPeople shots make up a large proportion of our photo archive as they tell us so much about places and cultures and can really create that wow factor. In the sixth in my series of tips on how to get the best portraits on your travels, here is a simple idea to help you tell a human story.
Tip 6: Photograph people holding interesting props and objects – these can help to tell a story about the person’s life and culture. You can also take close-up shots of the objects to provide a different perspective.
Fisherman with a cormorant, trained to help him fish – a traditional method in the Li River, Yangshuo, Guangxi Province, China
Young girl playing with toy airplane
Woman holding market produce in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia
Koran and henna painted hands, Morocco
See more of Robert’s photo tips here