{"id":42940,"date":"2019-05-22T11:00:24","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T15:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keh.com\/expert-advice\/?p=42940"},"modified":"2019-05-22T11:01:33","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T15:01:33","slug":"10-topics-to-discuss-in-your-next-travel-and-photography-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.keh.com\/expert-advice\/photography\/tips-how-to\/10-topics-to-discuss-in-your-next-travel-and-photography-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Topics to Discuss in Your Next Travel and Photography Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"

Writer’s block can happen to anyone, especially when you\u2019re on the road and trying to think of the next topic you want to cover in your travel photography blog. What do your readers want to hear from you? What does the world want to know about something new you\u2019ve found, a favorite photo location or a trick you\u2019ve picked up this year?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For your next topics of discussion in your photography blog, think of your strengths and what makes you unique. Have you covered a part of the world, your country or your hometown extensively? Are you using new equipment? Have you had luck in picking up new lenses in a fun way?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 10 topics to discuss in your next travel and photography blog<\/span> —<\/span> you never know who\u2019ll find your words of expertise!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What you have in your photography bag<\/span><\/h3>\n

This seems to be a topic everyone wants to know about, as there\u2019s always a better way to pack gear or better way to choose from a collection of camera accessories when space is limited. Your audience would love to know which camera bodies you\u2019re taking around and why, along with which lenses, tripods<\/span> (if<\/span> any) and accessories are your go-to choices these days. Make a list, and share, with photos of your gear.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Locations you\u2019ve loved photographing<\/span><\/h3>\n

Do you keep a list in your head of places where you were taking photos and never wanted to leave? Photographers and especially travel photography readers love to find out about new places all the time, and who wouldn\u2019t love to learn about somewhere new so that he or she can start researching it? For me, I\u2019ve loved taking photos in Hong Kong, Lisbon,<\/span> [all<\/span> of] Bolivia and Cartagena, Colombia\u2026 but that\u2019s a topic for a future blog post!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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A special trick you recently learned<\/span> (and<\/span> how to emulate it)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

For me, the best trick I remember learning and committing to memory was to use a narrow aperture like f\/22 to create a starburst effect when taking photos at golden hour, or sunrise. I\u2019ve passed on this trick to other photographers and friends who are playing around with their first DSLRs, and it never goes unappreciated. Share a story of a time you learned a special trick and how you\u2019ve run with it, or how it helped you learn similar related tricks with the same technical function.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A new software you\u2019ve mastered<\/span><\/h3>\n

Is there a new type of program you\u2019re using for editing, presets, graphics or another type of photographic design? Your audience is reading your photography blog because they value YOUR opinion, so share your latest find in Lightroom, Photoshop or any of your editing or post-production programs, either with a list or a tutorial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ways to take a photography-themed trip<\/span><\/h3>\n

You can discuss ways to turn a family vacation into a trip that has time for photography, or ways to take a trip that centers around opportunities for photo spots. During my and my boyfriend Dan\u2019s travels, we opted to dedicate some days to famous photo spots, whether these were murals, sculptures, parks or specific vantage points at sunset. You can discuss how you\u2019ve added photography as a theme to any past trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips for challenging photography travel destinations<\/span><\/h3>\n

Not all scenery, events or people are easy. A great blog topic is discussing how you\u2019ve overcome challenges, especially ones that deal with difficult lighting, fast-moving scenes with moving parts, taking photos at famous locations filled with tourists or dealing with weather that didn\u2019t go your way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gear you hope to pick up this year<\/span> (and<\/span> why)<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

We all have to be practical about how much gear to add to our collections, and when. How are you deciding what you\u2019ll be investing in this year? What\u2019s your thought process? Will you be selling off older gear to make room for new products? Tell your readers about how this is going for you, and what kind of decisions go into your planning.<\/span><\/p>\n

New useful photography phone apps you\u2019ve found<\/span><\/h3>\n

Personally, I like reading blog articles to discover new apps that can assist my photography or in-phone editing. I\u2019ve found some design apps for social media by reading blogs, and in putting myself in the reader\u2019s shoes, would love to know more about apps out there that I have not yet heard of. For apps tangentially related to photography, or phone camera add-ons, tell your readers about the apps you have, how much they cost, what they do for your photos and why you\u2019d recommend them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How much gear to take on a certain type of trip<\/span><\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve all been there, and we usually look for help: what should we take on a short photo trip? What about a longer trip, and wait<\/span> —<\/span> what about a trip on which we plan to be active? Provide expert advice on how you\u2019ve chosen gear for different types of trips, and categorize the trips by purpose and length for your readers.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Photographers you\u2019re following for inspiration<\/span><\/h3>\n

Another topic that never gets old is a list of photographers you\u2019re following on social media for inspiration. Luckily, it seems like there\u2019s an infinite number of photographers out there, with all sorts of types of expertise and specialties. I find that I\u2019m always finding new photographers who inspire me to get out and be creative. Who are you following these days, and what do you like best about their styles?<\/span><\/p>\n

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To start, you can pick any of the above topic ideas in order to figure out how you\u2019ll next create content for your photography or travel blog. If you wish, you can combine a few of the topics above. Add some photos, and you\u2019ll be set with a fresh new piece of writing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019d love to see what you\u2019re creating, so please reach out to me on<\/span> Instagram<\/span> (@halfhalftravel)<\/a> t<\/span>o share.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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