Four Tips for Photographers
Q&A with photographer Paolo Vallicelli
Based in the hills of Bertinoro, Italy, professional photographer Paolo Vallicelli has taken many of ExperiencePlus!’s travel photos. We asked Paolo to share a little bit about how his passion for photography came about and to share a few simple tricks travelers can use while taking pictures.
Q&A
When did you first become interested in photography?
When I was 14 I found an old camera abandoned on a train. I took that camera everywhere with me I traveled and that camera eventually sparked my passion to leave my career in sports and therapeutic sciences to be a professional photographer.
Do you look at your surroundings differently when you’re taking photos as opposed to going about your daily life?
When I am taking photos I look at my surroundings with closer attention to detail, and I give extra attention to the light illuminating my surroundings.
What three pieces of advice would you give travelers when taking photos?
- Always have your camera ready to shoot photos.
- Don’t rush, wait for the right moment.
- Be respectful to who, or what, you’re taking a picture of.
- Get up early: sunrise hours provide the best lighting.
What is your favorite style of photography?
My style of photography is Carpe Diem. I like shooting landscape, theater and portraits the most. Because I love traveling, where I often encounter opportunity to shoot landscapes and people, theater photography is an attractive mix between ‘Carpe Diem’ approach and technical difficulties.
Is there a question we didn’t ask that you would like to answer?
A question about the emotion found in a photograph: in one simple click sometimes you capture the story of a life. For example, take a photo of yourself as a child and look at it…
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Thanks to Paolo for his continued work capturing powerful ExperiencePlus! moments. You can find some more of Paolo’s work (and practice your Italian) on his website: www.paolovallicelli.net
