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How To Take Vacation Photos.(Interview)
Byline: INTERVIEWS BY BROOKE LE POER TRENCH, DANIELLE PERGAMENT, AND SARAH VAN BOVEN
Expert advice on taking great vacation photos, booking the ideal hotel, and more.
An Interview With Michael Thompson
Thompson is a New York--based photographer who shoots frequently for allure, W, and Vanity Fair.
It used to be such a bummer to get back from vacation and find your pictures were overexposed or people's heads were cut off. Digital cameras mean you can instantly find out if your images are any good--but they won't guarantee better pictures.
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