Whether you are going to visit a major metropolis in the world, a paradise island or any other natural attraction, photography has become an essential activity for many travellers. An activity that has become very widely democratized with the possibility of taking pretty pictures directly from your mobile phone, and putting them online. For others, you need to be perfectly equipped to take the most accurate photos possible, with attention to every detail. While it is always nice to share your photos with friends and family on the way back, it is also possible to highlight the most beautiful of your photos directly on the walls of the apartment or house. For this reason, Picsmyhome is the only one to offer a photo print on plexiglass, with a guarantee of the rendering of your photo, due to the possibility of retouching by a professional. A unique opportunity to personalize your interior decoration and make your guests travel from home

The importance of being well equipped

There are several types of cameras. Compact, hybrid or SLR, you should take the time to get the right information before buying the camera that best suits your practice and desires. While professionals often know which tools to use, as an amateur, it is not always easy to tell the difference between all the devices on offer. Before choosing, it is important to ask yourself the right questions: will the camera be used to take images that can be shown to others via a computer or posted on social networks? Or do you want to print them, or even enlarge them? The second question to ask is its level. Cameras nowadays have a multitude of functions and it is not always easy to master. Or at least, it may take time. When you are a novice, it is useless to invest in an expensive and complicated object, there are simple models that have a more than correct rendering. Some devices are also more suitable for certain types of landscapes, a subject that can be discussed at the time of purchase. What about the technical aspects of all this? When hiking in the wilderness for long periods of time, is it advisable to take with you a one-kilo camera with a lens that can reach the same weight? It is certainly easier in this case to have a small device with you that fits in your pocket and that you can easily take out at any time. Not all devices are the same, and once you have a clear idea of what you want to do with them and how you want to use them when travelling, you should not hesitate to talk to the salespeople, who are professionals who can determine the tool that is best suited to your projects and your person. It is essential to stress that it is very important to be comfortable with the device you are going to use during the trip, this is how you increase the chances of making good catches. Then, when you have practiced several times, when you feel more and more comfortable, nothing prevents you from acquiring a more sophisticated machine.

How do you do it once you get there?

Everyone is able to take pictures, it is an activity that easily enhances a stay, accessible and a source of great pleasure. It is also a wonderful vehicle for exchanges and sharing with those around you, when you take the time after the holidays to show all the beauty of what you have had the chance to see. However, even if everyone is finally free to photograph what they want, to take beautiful pictures, it is useful to have a few notions in mind. First of all, you have to think about telling a story. Taking pictures of landscapes in all directions is fine, but it can get boring when you look at them and share them. You can make your trip a real story, captivating, by taking pictures of landscapes and the different natural curiosities you will see, but also by varying the angles of view, by taking wide, tight shots, and also by going to explore different subjects. Thus, it is also very nice to photograph other elements of a stay such as a meal, a flower, a tree, an animal, a monument or a house. Taking portraits also allows you to vary the pleasures, you should not hesitate to photograph the people who accompany you and integrate them, from a distance, from behind, into the environment you want to immortalize. And then, there are the details, a door, a part of a building, an object of everyday life, you should not hesitate to break the rules and explore other possibilities. Photography is also a practice that allows you to let your imagination run wild, to refer to a moment, to sublimate it and to make it a work that you can then tell others about

Transforming your photos into unpublished works of art

Taking beautiful pictures while travelling is also about bringing back a trace of your experiences, something indelible that you can keep all your life and share. There are those who keep the photos on an external hard drive or USB stick and those who decide to print them out in order to hang them at home. So yes, you can simply print them, place them yourself in a frame or magnet them on the fridge, but why not make them real works of art that become essential elements of interior design. This is where Picsmyhome comes in. We then have the possibility to print the photos on plexiglass, and therefore to have a picture board in the desired format, with a high quality rendering. The idea is that the most beautiful photos of each trip can be highlighted, admired, shown, talked about, integrated in harmony with the other elements of your home, and that everyday life is an extension of those experiences that undoubtedly mark a lifetime. Don't miss: 15 € discount for any Plexiglas photo painting, reserved for newsletter readers with the code PETITFUTE