Vacations are precious, often hard-earned moments of sanctuary, worthy of being remembered fondly for years to come.
Naturally, many people use photos to preserve their vacation memories. But when a different Facebook friend gets away every other day, your vacation album can look pretty boring -- especially to those who didn't have the pleasure of leaving home.
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So before you start snapping away, take a few seconds to refresh yourself with some tips. Otherwise you'll end up with dull pictures of landscapes or photos of your loved ones staged like puppets, awkwardly attempting a forced smile.
Most importantly, remember to put the camera down at some point, it's your vacation too.