Smile: It’s a family photograph. Here are ideas for adding photographic interest to your vacation shots and getting best photos for mom.

• People pictures. Including people in your shot adds tremendous interest. Encourage family members like mom to be the focal point of landscape images, providing context and great memories.

• Capture color. Markets, festivals and parades often provide an array of colorful subjects and unique experiences that will help tell the story of your family adventure.

• Give animal photos a shot. Whether at the zoo, in the countryside, on safari or within a national park, snapping photos of critters can be an enriching experience.