Before heading to a cemetery to take pictures, there are several things to keep in mind, including:
- having the permission of the landowner, if appropriate
- knowing how to get to the cemetery
- having adequate materials to clean the stone without harming it
- having some way to take notes to augment your photographs
- knowing how to use your digital camera or phone
- dressing appropriately–old clothes are best
- being prepared to take pictures in the shadows
- arriving while there is still plenty of light
- having a cemetery travel buddy may be a good idea as well
This list is not comprehensive, but is suggestive.