The Best Tips Learnt, From Other Photographers?
Sep 29, 2017 09:10:30 #
When I first got into photography, five years ago, I was told that you can be the best photographer by following these two tips. The first one was, "Read your camera manual!" The second tip, "Read your manual, again!" How many people have you meet that didn't bother turning a page? I have come across many people that haven't.
Plus, I was also told that a bad shot is better than no shot. In the past, I hesitated and lost the shot because I was trying to get things just right.
What are some of the simple tips, that you have been given to others or received?
Cheers!
Plus, I was also told that a bad shot is better than no shot. In the past, I hesitated and lost the shot because I was trying to get things just right.
What are some of the simple tips, that you have been given to others or received?
Cheers!
Sep 29, 2017 09:16:03 #
1. Shoot from a low angle, and shoot from several angles.
2. Every 50 yards, turn around.
3. Shoot through something [as in framing your shot with branches, e.g.]
4. Don't shoot THINGS; tell a STORY.
2. Every 50 yards, turn around.
3. Shoot through something [as in framing your shot with branches, e.g.]
4. Don't shoot THINGS; tell a STORY.
Sep 29, 2017 09:17:45 #
Sep 29, 2017 09:25:18 #
Sep 29, 2017 09:29:33 #
It's an old concept, but especially valid in photography, " Perfection is the enemy of good" I first heard heard this in the OR, from a good surgeon.
Sep 29, 2017 09:34:02 #
billpan45 wrote:
1. Shoot from a low angle, and shoot from several angles.
2. Every 50 yards, turn around.
3. Shoot through something [as in framing your shot with branches, e.g.]
4. Don't shoot THINGS; tell a STORY.
2. Every 50 yards, turn around.
3. Shoot through something [as in framing your shot with branches, e.g.]
4. Don't shoot THINGS; tell a STORY.
Good advice
Sep 29, 2017 09:46:25 #
Get out and take pictures and practice using your camera. Learn to look at light and how to use it to benefit your shot.
Sep 29, 2017 09:46:54 #
Sep 29, 2017 09:49:26 #
cyclespeed
Loc: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Shoot like there will be no post processing, get it right in the camera.
Sep 29, 2017 09:55:14 #
Feiertag wrote:
When I first got into photography, five years ago,... (show quote)
Assume you are in the wrong place to take that image.. Look 360 around.
Ask yourself, what am I trying to say. If you don't see that on the LCD or viewfinder, change something till you get what you are trying to say
Is the light right. If not come back when it is.
Check your histogram and adjust as needed the exposure.
Check your focus and depth of field to see if it is OK?
Sep 29, 2017 09:56:32 #
Sep 29, 2017 10:02:54 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
The first step is to decide on your goal as a photographer. Do you want to be a snap shooter or an artist? I think many of us end up over time as something in between. The old adage of "focus, focus, focus" certainly applies.
Sep 29, 2017 10:05:09 #
I come from a newspaper background so my mantra has always been, "Get The Shot!". Use all your experience and skill to make it as good as possible at the time but remember that Photoshop is your friend.
The second is "Find another place to stand." That's explained as Look where everybody else has stood and stand someplace else. Go low, go high - whatever gives a unique angle or perspective.
Third is "Forget the word ALWAYS". Don't ever get hung up on always doing something such as Always shoot in raw or Always use shutter priority.
Last is: Refer to the first one - Always Get the Shot!
The second is "Find another place to stand." That's explained as Look where everybody else has stood and stand someplace else. Go low, go high - whatever gives a unique angle or perspective.
Third is "Forget the word ALWAYS". Don't ever get hung up on always doing something such as Always shoot in raw or Always use shutter priority.
Last is: Refer to the first one - Always Get the Shot!
Sep 29, 2017 11:12:46 #
"Learn your Camera! Learn your Camera! Learn your Camera!" Best advice came to me when I was getting into my first SLR. Now, even more important, in my humble opinion, with the development of the marvelous DSLR's and their added features.
In nature the best advice I have ever received was "Take a quick pic! Then make your adjustments and take more. You'll be amazed how many times your subject disappears while you are setting your camera." "Take a quick pic" of course to me means use the Auto function on your camera.
In nature the best advice I have ever received was "Take a quick pic! Then make your adjustments and take more. You'll be amazed how many times your subject disappears while you are setting your camera." "Take a quick pic" of course to me means use the Auto function on your camera.
Sep 29, 2017 14:38:24 #
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