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I love\u00a0photographing people on my\u00a0travels. It’s one of the best ways to capture the human element\u00a0of a place and create images\u00a0with a\u00a0wow factor. Here’s the second in my series of tips showing you how to get the best people shots.<\/p>\n

Tip 2:\u00a0<\/strong>Shoot environmental portraits:<\/strong>\u00a0use the subject’s environment to help tell the story of who they are and how they live. Make sure the person stands out among all the different elements in the photo.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Bass<\/a><\/p>\n

Bass player sat in a doorway, Trinidad de Cuba, Cuba<\/p>\n

\"Man<\/a><\/p>\n

Man sitting in front of shop<\/p>\n

\"Girl<\/a><\/p>\n

Girl looking out of the window, eating an apple, Kleinwalsertal, Austria<\/p>\n

See more of my photography tips\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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