Take photos every day
A great photographer gets where they are
from being consistent in what they do and love; it’s all about
practising as much as possible and taking as many photos as you can.
Always be armed with a camera so you will never miss that perfect
shot, and so you can get into the habit of taking lots of snaps.
Know your camera
Whether you’re looking at getting a
new digital
camera or just want to get to know your old one better,
understanding things like the menus, the filters, exposure modes and
apertures can make all the difference when it comes to getting the
best possible photo out of your camera.
Understand basic techniques
We didn’t really think we could
explain photography techniques into a short paragraph, so we’ve
found this
article which pretty much says it all. As soon as you’ve
mastered the basics you can then start to experiment with more
difficult techniques to make your photos really outstanding.
Find your ‘photographer’s voice’
Basically find something you genuinely
love taking photos of, and stick with it! Work hard to establish who
you want to be as a photographer, whether that’s in terms of what
you take photos of or the style you use. That way, people will start
to recognize your work by key traits to that speak to them.
Experiment with different themes and
subjects
Before you do find your voice and
preferred subject matter and style, it’s a good idea to try as many
as possible to see what comes most naturally, what you’re most
talented at and most importantly, what you enjoy the most. Whether
it’s architecture, portraits, scenic landscapes or pets, find
something that you love and snap it.
Be the boss of your photos
You are the person in charge of the
photos, so take charge when it comes to shoots. Know where you want
to focus in on, what you want any living models to do and what
features you want to include in the photos.
Develop your editing technique
Editing your photos is the other half of
the battle when it comes to achieving great photos. You will want to
ensure that they look as great as they can be. Photoshop
is one of the most popular and a widely-used editing program which is
worth checking out as you can do so much with your photos on it.
Share your photos regularly
It’s all well and good taking these
amazing photos, but if no one sees them, it will be a huge shame and
maybe even a waste. Get into the habit of sharing them on social
networking sites, create a photography blog and share your favourite
snaps with different websites and magazines.
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