Harsh shadows on your subject's face can ruin a picture. Think great shots and not snapshots. Take lots of pictures to get images that really capture your subject's mood or the beauty of a vacation spot. But for serious photographers, 35mm SLRs-which accept many different lenses can't be beat. Think pictures 365 days a year.
Vacations provide great photo opportunities, but actually, every day is picture day.
The Photo Information Council offers a free brochure called 365 Days to Take Great Pictures, packed with tips for shooting year-round. The Cincinnati Enquirer , a Gannett Co. Inc. newspaper.