8 Photography Tips to Help You Get Amazing Photos

By Livedwithlove @kerrymarie
If you’re interested in photography and would like to develop your skills to achieve more impressive and outstanding photos, we’ve put together a list of 8 tips to help you on your way. Whether you’re a complete beginner or are more advanced, with new technologies regarding photography in terms of cameras and also technologies regarding developing photos emerging all the time, there’s always the chance to brush up on your skills and improve. 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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