How to take and display epic road trip photos
Words by MyFUJIFILMJuly 15, 2024
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Seeing the world by road is an excellent way to make new and unforgettable memories. There’s something so freeing about packing a bag, throwing it in the back of the car, and seeing where the road takes you.
With this in mind, it only makes sense that you’ll want to capture your memories in photo form. Sure — digital snaps will stay on your phone for years to come, but there’s a tangible permanence about physical photo prints that can't be replicated.
To help you make the most of your road trip adventure, here are our top road trip and travel photography tips. We’ve even thrown in a few ideas on how to display your new memories for when you get home from your travels.
How to take the best photos
Ultimately, anything that compels you to press the shutter button constitutes a worthy photo. The droplets running down your drink on a sweltering day, the candid smile of your best friend on the dancefloor — there’s beauty to be found in every photographic subject while travelling.
However, if you’re looking for a few general tips on how to take excellent road trip photographs, here’s what we’d recommend:
Make use of the golden hour magic
If you’ve got a convertible or a roof on your car, get ready to take some incredibly grid-worthy snaps. Golden hour is a magical time for all photographers— the soft, warm light during the waking and closing parts of the day enhances colour. The result? Beautiful and natural lighting for your photos.
While you’re on your travels, make sure you plan some of your landmarks or site stops around these times. There are plenty of apps you can use to track the sunrise and sunset times, no matter where you are in the world.
Don’t forget about the journey
It’s very common for road-trippers to take pictures once outside of the vehicle — but don’t forget to take snaps from inside the car, too! It’s not always about the destination, so be sure to grab some photos of the road, the car’s interior, seemingly mundane pit stops, and candid moments of you and your friends or family in the car. While you’re seeing so many beautiful things on your journey, you may wonder — what’s the point? However, when you get home, you’ll realise it’s these smaller, more intimate moments that tell the whole story of your travels.
It’s very common for road-trippers to take pictures once outside of the vehicle — but don’t forget to take snaps from inside the car, too!
It’s not always about the destination, so be sure to grab some photos of the road, the car’s interior, seemingly mundane pit stops, and candid moments of you and your friends or family in the car.
While you’re seeing so many beautiful things on your journey, you may wonder — what’s the point? However, when you get home, you’ll realise it’s these smaller, more intimate moments that tell the whole story of your travels.
Capture the details
Macro photography is a great way to practise some of your photography skills while on the road. There will be plenty of subjects for you to snap, from close-ups of the local flora to new textures, animals and food. Although they may be small, these details are also interesting to look back on.
Don’t forget to use your FUJIFILM camera’s macro mode and explore these macro photography tips to guide you along the way.
How to display your travel photography photos
Now you have some road trip photography tips to help you out, you can rest assured you’ll return home with a collection of stunningly versatile snaps from a variety of locations across your itinerary.
Ready to display them in the way they deserve to be? Here are a few ideas using our excellent photo gifts and customisable photo decorations.
1. Go nostalgic with a road trip photo book
It couldn’t be easier to create a stunning travel photography book to showcase your road trip memories. Lovingly arrange your photos in one of our beautiful printed books, perfect for reliving your adventures. .
With high-quality printing paper and vibrant colour printing, you can ensure that every detail of your photos is preserved as a moment in time. Get creative with our creator tool where you can add captions, choose layouts, and customise the front cover to your liking.
When you customise your photo book’s front cover, you can even make it look aesthetic enough for your coffee table at home. Have your book sprawled out and ready to share with your friends and family when they visit — it’s sure to be an effective conversation starter.
2. Go rustic with an Oak Poster Bar
Our Oak Poster Bar is a minimalist and chic way to showcase your best road trip shots. What’s more, it’s available in various sizes to fit different spaces in your home, from 12”x8” to 24”x12”.
The natural oak wood bars come together to create a sophisticated frame for your stories, and the magnetic design means your chosen image will remain firmly in place. It’s the perfect frame for a nature-inspired photo — maybe a landscape shot or candid snaps from a midday picnic in the woods.
3. Go arty with a Wall Art collage
Create a large, eye-catching collage using our Poster Prints. Why not put the rule of thirds into action with a trifecta of large prints to create an eye-catching centrepiece in any room?
The high-quality printing of our posters can make any memory come to life with the help of vibrant colours and sharp details. Customise your chosen collage with various templates and layouts — pick whatever accurately reflects your journey. It’s an excellent way to showcase your favourite moments in a striking visual display.
4. Go structured with a Photo Calendar
Our photo calendars are printed on high-quality paper for vibrant colour printing, ensuring your photos look just like when you captured them. Add important dates and captions to create the best personalised keepsake — as a home accessory or as a gift for your travel buddies.
5. Go aesthetic with a photo block
The acrylic photo block provides a glossy, modern three-dimensional effect while the bamboo photo block offers a warm and natural look to suit different aesthetics. Both options are durable and stand-alone, great for desks, shelves, or mantel pieces.
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No matter how you choose to display your road trip snaps, make sure you display them in a way that replicates the happiness you felt on the road.
Don’t forget to browse our range of customisable photo gifts, from photo books and calendars to poster bars and photo blocks. Bring your travels back home with MyFujifilm.