Looking through the photos on this wonderful site I see such talent, which got me thinking that everyone had to start somewhere......... so my question is If you could offer only one piece of information to a beginner photographer (like myself) that has greatly improved your skills what would it be?
Clicksy wrote:
Looking through the photos on this wonderful site I see such talent, which got me thinking that everyone had to start somewhere......... so my question is If you could offer only one piece of information to a beginner photographer (like myself) that has greatly improved your skills what would it be?
2 things for me - a full appreciation and knowledge of the exposure triangle, and the ability to "think" about what kind of pic I want to achieve - composition !
Practice, Practice and Practice more.
For me it has been and still is practice practice and some more practice.
I also try to think outside the box. New angles.
Bret
Loc: Dayton Ohio
Granddad wrote:
Practice, Practice and Practice more.
Could"t have said it any better Granddad.
Knowing how your particular camera works inside and out, its abilities and limitations, and then practice, practice and more practice.
Realising that the correct order of importance was not
1) Subject
2) Composition
3) Light
but was
1) Composition
2) Light
3) Subject
donnz
Loc: Auckland, New Zealand
For me it was reading books , then doing what I read, if it didn't work , then read again , until it did .
Bryan Peterson s. understanding series of books. probably turned a corner .
Don
jeryh
Loc: Oxfordshire UK
Quite simply; keep your eyes open for the unusual; take your time; take lots and lots of photos; see your mistakes, and learn from them; takes lots of photos !
All of the above comments PLUS reading forums and such like on the internet. To me, UHH is the best for me!
joining a photography social site
Aside from all mentioned...Get out and shoot, and shoot till your trigger finger is numb.
Chinaman
Loc: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Each time you use your camera, read the manual, browse a photo magazine, look at a picture or have a discussion, you will be learning and adding to your knowledge and skill to improve your photography. One day you will look back and realise how far you have come.
Proud to say it.
This site has helped me to grow leaps and bounds, with a little chuckle occasionally.
Thank you all.
P.S.
I look at my work 4-5 years ago and wonder why I stuck with it.
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