We all come home from our vacations with a phone full of photos showing practically every single thing we’ve seen. We at Spain Savvy are just as guilty about never putting away our phones – we tend to be a bit less intentional about being present and just capturing the most important moments…especially when it comes to taking photos of ourselves and our families! Which is why we love to suggest to our clients book a photoshoot on vacation with a professional photographer. Along with that camera roll of selfies, do you and your family a favor and create an even more beautiful memory of your vacation. Read more to discover why our clients never regret it.
Capture a Rare Moment
Whether you’re well traveled or this is your first trip abroad, a vacation is always a special moment in time. You’re out of the regular routine and experiencing new sights and sounds at every turn with the people you love most. Maybe you’re traveling with your extended family or with friends you hardly ever see. Or maybe your kiddos are at an especially fun age and you really want to get it all on camera. Most people are far more relaxed on vacation, especially if they’re working with a travel designer. Setting up a quick shoot with a photographer on vacation is the perfect way to encapsulate this unique moment in time with your loved ones.
Take Advantage of the Scenery
When is the next time you’ll be in such a picture-perfect location? When traveling to places like Spain, Portugal, Morocco, or anywhere else in Europe you’re constantly surrounded by breathtaking beauty. Whether it’s an ancient palace, a stunning beach, or even a quaint cobblestone street, the unique scenery provides the most perfect background for a photoshoot. There only hard part is choosing from so many gorgeous spots!
Book a Photoshoot to Meet Locals
At Spain Savvy we fervently believe one of the best ways to get to know a place is through a local. Which is why we always recommend private tours with our fantastic local guides, no matter where you are. Another way to meet locals is to book a photoshoot on vacation. Local photographers give you an insight into the culture and help you connect more personally with the place. Take one of our favorite photographers, Gema Galán, for example. Gema was born in Seville but moved to Australia when she was just four years old, staying until she was twenty. She now photographs and teaches photography all over the world. “I love to be able to gift people memories!” says Gema. While she is a truly talented “social” photographer (family portraits, weddings, etc.) she also specializes in fine art photography. Gema studied Spanish dance and flamenco and has found a way to combine her love of photography with dance in her work.
It Does’t Take Much Time
You may be thinking, “When will I have time for a photoshoot on vacation?” Even if you’re the type who likes a jam-packed itinerary, we promise that you’ll still have so much time to see everything on your itinerary (that’s why you hire a travel designer!). Take the Zamora family, for example. They did their family photoshoot in the Plaza de España and neighboring María Luisa Park in Seville, which ended up being the perfect way for them to explore these two sights. The kids could run around in the park and the adults could marvel at the intricate tile work and local history.
A Moment to Connect
So many of our vacations can be go-go-go. Maybe you actually need some space to slow down! We often spend more time looking at monuments than we do at each other! Folks tend to take things slower in this part of the world. So join them and intentionally connect with your travel companions. Schedule a photo shoot while you and your partner wander the winding streets of a small Portuguese village, or while you and your family play on the beach in Mallorca. Slow down and just be.
Worry Less About Snapping the Perfect Photos
Are you the designated family photographer? You may be constantly worried about getting the best shots while you’re traveling, whether it’s to share with your friends and family on social media, or to make sure you’re holding on to every last memory. When you book a photoshoot on vacation, you can bank on leaving with a beautiful album of phenomenal photos of you and your travel companions. Yes, that means YOU actually show up in the photos this time! So sit back and let someone else take the reins and be a bit more present in each moment.
Lock in Your Holiday Cards (and Gifts) Early
It’s the beginning of November and you realize you don’t have a single good photo of your family? It happens to the best of us. No need to get overwhelmed about getting the perfect holiday card photo. Take advantage of your vacation time together and get your holiday cards taken care of in advance. That way come next December you’ll be prepared. Photos like these also make great holiday gifts for family members. Or even consider gifting your family a vacation photoshoot for the holidays! Memories like these are gifts that keep on giving.
Booking a Photoshoot on Vacation is Affordable
If you’ve ever hired a photographer in the US, you know it can be pricey. Luckily, photography rates tend to be far more affordable in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Just reach out to your travel designer for exact pricing as it can vary slightly depending on your needs and preferences.
While we’ve all become much better photographers over the years with the help of our technology, nothing beats a photoshoot that’s directed, shot, and edited by a professional photographer. So next time you’re on vacation, consider a quick photoshoot and create the most unforgettable travel memories. We promise you won’t regret it.
Reach out to us to find out how!