The Ten Easy Steps to great Photos
The purest talk about the differences between traditional photography and digital cameras but at the end of the day it is all about capturing light and dark.
Learning photography is often regarded as requiring years of study. However this is not true! Photography is all about developing s system which works consistently, developing a
- Learn to control your equipment, do not let it control you.
- You are as good at photography as you believe you are! Do not let self doubt limit your ability. Confidence is a must in taking photos.
- Emotion and communication are the essence of good photography. Do not let yourself be ruled by technology.
- Set yourself a goal at the outset and take photos to reach that goal.
- Creative imitation is an essential skill which you need to master. There is no point in your trying to reinvent the wheel. Study the work of as many established photographers as possible. I suggest you study www.masters-of-photography.com from which, like me you can gain inspiration.
- Let your feelings run riot. Resist the temptation to think too deeply about what you are doing!
- Do not be afraid of the cliché! There are only a certain number of ways you can look at a situation and after all this time it is virtually impossible to come up with a new idea.
- You can only use technique to a limited extent, ultimately you must follow your inspiration to be an effective communicator.
- Emotion is the trigger you must aim to establish. The more effective the emotion the better the photograph
- Never forget that photography is a balance between heart and head.
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