Traveling anywhere, especially out of state, during a pandemic is challenging. Fortunately, Florida seemed like a good getaway place to go! David and I spent a little over a week there and I quickly noticed the heavy amounts of humidity everywhere! If you’re a photographer traveling there, I would advise to wake up early for every sunrise. I noticed the weather app on our phones always got it mixed up between being a good or bad sunrise, making it really unpredictable! Nevertheless, here are some of my favorite spots that David and I visited:
Top 5 Places to visit:
-Devils Den (crystal clear water for snorkeling)
Due to COVID-19, you have to reserve a ticket a few days prior to going, since it’s a very popular destination. I would recommend going towards the end of the day because it will be less crowded. The staff is really friendly and lenient, especially if you have a certain request. Honestly, I think this was my favorite spot we went to in Florida!
-Clearwater Beach (About 1.5 hour drive from Orlando)
This beach is one of the best Florida has to offer. The water is warm and clear, so there are a wide variety of actives to do, such as the following: snorkeling, volleyball, and paddle boarding. This is also a really great place for water-movement photography.
-Biscayne National Park (Amazing place to go snorkeling)
We paid around $100 each for a four hour snorkeling excursion off a boat. I thought there is a way to go snorkeling just outside of the bay, without actually paying, but no, you can’t snorkel there. Our tour guide was super chill and let us film what we wanted to, all without wearing the mandatory life jackets. We saw a stingray, lots of fish, and lobsters; our tour guide said he saw a shark, but sadly, we missed it. Honestly, this place is must for photographers and snorkelers alike.
-South Beach (If you get lucky, you might see a celebrity here)
The buildings near this beach are massive and I just had to get my drone out and film this place. I would say its a must if you are looking for a clean, upper-class beach, with a beautiful, tropical backgrounds for photos.
-Sea World (A great place to relax and watch a show)
I would recommend seeing the orca and dolphin shows because those are some of the finest shows that Sea world has to offer. Also, if you wanna get a sick photo, I would wait until the end of the day, after everyone has left, and go to the aquarium to get some dope shots of the sharks. David and I did this and got awesome shots; the security team was also cool and friendly about it.
More:
If you’re interested in seeing more, check out my Instagram and YouTube channel because I made a vlog and took many cool photos from this trip!