Group Travel Documentation
This playbook outlines steps to effectively capture and preserve memories from group trips. It covers photography tips, maintaining a travel journal, and engaging in collective memory-making activities.
Step 1: Preparation
Before embarking on the trip, decide as a group on the type of memories you want to capture, whether they be photos, videos, or written accounts. Assign roles such as photographer or journal keeper if appropriate.
Step 2: Photo Strategy
Develop a photo strategy that includes identifying must-have group shots and candid moments. Establish when to take pictures and ensure everyone gets a chance to be included in photos.
Step 3: Journal Setup
Create a shared travel journal where all group members can contribute their thoughts, sketches, and experiences throughout the trip. This can be a physical notebook or a digital equivalent.
Step 4: Memory Activities
Schedule time for collective memory-making activities, such as group discussions about the day’s highlights or creating a scrapbook or digital slideshow together.
Step 5: Sharing Plan
Agree on how you will share the captured memories after the trip ends. This could involve digital albums, printed photo books, or a shared online space for writing and other multimedia.
General Notes
Backup
Regularly back up digital photos and journal entries to avoid losing precious memories due to device loss or failure.
Inclusivity
Make certain that documentation efforts are inclusive, providing opportunity for all group members to contribute and be represented in the collective memories.
Respect Privacy
Always get consent from group members before sharing photos, videos, or journal entries that include them, especially on public platforms.