Leica on how to shoot superb holiday snaps

Whether you're heading to the other side of the world or enjoying warmer days closer to home, photographs taken in the blazing sunshine require a certain skill to ensure the moment is captured perfectly. With that in mind, we called upon two experts – Leica Akademie Tutor, Charlie Lockyer, and Leica photographer, Dan Baker – to give us their top tips for taking stunning photos on your summer holiday that you can't wait to share with friends back home...

"My favourite time of year to shoot is at the end of summer, around late August. Just after sunset as we head into twilight, but on a clear day with not even a hint of a cloud in the sky," says Leica-M photographer, Dan Baker, who specialises on shooting images at the seaside (as evidenced by his image, above).

"The type of light and atmosphere at this time is electric. I love the quality of colour that these conditions give me, especially at the coast as I find the light a little different from inland.”

See more of Baker's photographs in the gallery below

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"Late summer evening light can be really dreamy, so try shooting with your back to the light to illuminate your subject and to create a striking look," says Charlie Lockyer, a photographer who also teaches at the Leica Akademie, which offers an exciting programme of tutorials and workshops to inspire photographers whatever their skill level.

"Pack light and head out. With the longer days, summer is a great time to wander and see where your camera takes you. If you simply walk without much of a concept, you never know what pictures you might make.

"With the abundance of good light, summer is a great time to experiment with your exposure settings to create a more abstract look. Try decreasing your exposure, for example, and have fun shooting some silhouettes.

"Be careful when shooting in harsh light. For example, if you want to shoot a portrait in the middle of the day, try to find some shade to put your subject in and enjoy the softer lighting."

See more of Lockyer's photographs in the gallery below

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