Joanna James
The exquisite beaches, verdant surroundings, and nature-bound villas make the Maldives a perfect location to take stunning photos. You would need to capture the best of moments the right way to keep the memory of a fabulous vacation in the Maldives alive, in the years to come.
Good lighting is vital when it comes to capturing a gorgeous snapshot. A general rule that many photographers follow is to keep the sun at their back, which created adequate front lighting to exclude any shadows and keep the subject evenly-lit. Front-lighting works great when you want to keep a person's face wholly illuminated. However, you also need to be aware of the position of the sun with regard to the object. If you're thinking of silhouette photography, then the sun should be behind the object with you being in front. Backlighting is ideal for capturing perfect sunset scenery, with the subject appearing as a dark outline in front of the vibrant sky, adding an air of mystery into the photograph.
Knowing what time brings the best lighting is vital for taking the desired type of photo, which may be a portrait, sunset, silhouette, or a landscape. Taking a picture of the same scenery at different times of the day would produce varying results. If your focus is on the stunning azures of the Arabian Sea, then you should plan to take the photos at noon, when the sun is at its brightest. For capturing the gorgeous watercolour hues of the Maldivian sky, an hour after the sunrise and the hour before the sunset would be ideal.
The perfect lighting and the timing along wouldn't work towards getting you that perfect selfie. An eye-candy environment that isn't too detailed should be ideal for taking an excellent snap. On the contrary, a picture with just the sparkling waves of the Maldivian sea wouldn't generate much interest as well. You need to strike the perfect balance by adding a few visually-pleasing details, probably posing in front of one of the best resorts in the Maldives the likes of Grand Park Kodhipparu, along with striking ocean views, and maybe a palm tree. But do make sure that these details do not make your face fade out into the surroundings.
The key for an eye-catching photograph is to wear contrasting colours that would make anyone single you out of the photo almost instantly. When you're posing with people, dress in bright colours that would brighten up the photo. The further along the colour spectrum of the surroundings, in this case, the blues of the ocean, the better chance you'd have at capturing that truly alluring photograph. Do experiment with various colours, textures, and activities to add a captivating vibe to these snapshots.
No matter how charming you'd find the beaches of the Maldives, if the sky is not displaying its pink hues, then your photos would look a bit dull, deprived of other warm colours. Nevertheless, you can quickly add some life to these snaps by adding a few colourful balloons, or a beach umbrella in the scenery. A photo in the pool may look great if you add colourful inflatable toys such as rings and flamingos. However, if you don't have any props, work on capturing photos by focusing on your reflection on the water.
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