Hey guys, it's Matty from Life On Tour Season 2. Getting that free trip to Spain and Morocco was beyond legit, and as an aspiring photographer (who recently got accepted into two art schools, give me some love), I would like to give you my top 5 tips for taking pics on tour. Thank me later:
5) Ok seriously, please make sure your batteries are charged. I stole my mom’s batteries when I went to Disney World back in 1990-something. Didn't turn out so great for me. Don't let that happen to you.
4) Memory is important. Yes, the crack in the sidewalk may look really "artistic," but when you get to the Great Wall of China and have no space left on your card, you're going to be asking yourself: Was it really worth taking a picture of that sidewalk? Probably not.
3) Learn how to use your camera. Not even professionally, just basic stuff, people. When you think you have an awesome shot of that tribal dance in Kenya and then you get home and realize the only thing in focus is that tree to the left, you will be pretty blown.
2) Mother Nature does NOT care about your camera. At all. Snow, rain: not so bad when you're just chillin' at your house. Snow, rain: VERY bad when you're trying to get some dynamic, crouching snapshots of the Eiffel Tower. These weather torments may look amazing if taken properly, but if you damage your camera in the process, what's the point? Exactly.
1) Rule #1, probably the most important one of all. Sigh, ok. Listen up. When you are in Morocco, whatever you do, do NOT let Haseena take your picture with snakes because she will only get 25 percent of your face in the picture. You've been warned friends. There you go!
Remember these things whenever your life goes on tour, with EF or otherwise. Good luck to the Season 3 hopefuls. Some of you guys seem really interesting, but good luck beating Season 2. Haha. Love, peace and hair grease.
Signing off, Matty Aye :)
