What advice would you offer a fellow photographer?
Nov 21, 2021 17:57:23 #
Doc Mck wrote:
Lots of excellent tutorials on U-tube. Start by picking those related to the gear you own. Then go to tutorials regarding the type photography you enjoy.
Good advice!
Thank you!
Dodie
Nov 21, 2021 17:58:50 #
coolhanduke wrote:
Kelby one has a ton of tutorials.
Annual fee though. But covers all topics.
Annual fee though. But covers all topics.
An excellent recommendation!
Thank you!
Dodie
Nov 21, 2021 18:01:16 #
Gene51 wrote:
Thanks! After -55 yrs, it's an approach that still... (show quote)
Very nice photos, Gene! Your plan B worked very well!
Thank you for sharing them!
Dodie
Nov 21, 2021 18:03:35 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
It took years to collect all the stuff I've accumulated, may as well see to it the stuff gets used. One advantage of the colder months is, larger pockets to carry bridge cameras in.
Like you, I have a lot of stuff but not all gets used.
Thanks!
Dodie
Nov 21, 2021 18:06:51 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
I keep a full size tripod in the car and a collapsible compact tripod in the trunk of my motorcycle. You never know when you will need one.
I attach the tripod to my camera bag so it is ready for whatever vehicle I take. The tripod has to go into the saddle bag of my Goldwing with the Tamron 150-600. The rest of the camera equipment goes into the top trunk. If I am traveling my clothes go into a rolling bag that sits on the passenger seat.
I may consider another tripod to leave on the Wing....thanks for the idea!
Dodie
Nov 21, 2021 18:08:13 #
druthven wrote:
Learn AND practice manual exposure. Outside of auto ISO or auto focus my cameras are seldom set on auto anything.
I'm with you...I like to dial in my own settings.
Thank you!
Dodie
Nov 21, 2021 18:10:06 #
Tomcat5133 wrote:
I think I am going to get some flack from this app... (show quote)
Thank you for your input! It is greatly appreciated. Enjoy those Fuji cameras!
Dodie
Nov 21, 2021 19:38:00 #
Diligently study image composition and apply its principles. Everything else will follow.
luvmypets wrote:
There are so many posts about equipment and in almost every one the subject of technique over equipment has come up.
If a fellow photographer came up to you and asked what would be your best piece of advice or best learning technique to improve their photography, what information would you offer them? We all know "read the manual", "practice, practice, practice" but how would you suggest they start and how should they build on that?
Dodie
If a fellow photographer came up to you and asked what would be your best piece of advice or best learning technique to improve their photography, what information would you offer them? We all know "read the manual", "practice, practice, practice" but how would you suggest they start and how should they build on that?
Dodie
Nov 21, 2021 19:55:01 #
anotherview wrote:
Diligently study image composition and apply its principles. Everything else will follow.
Good advice!!
Thank you!
Dodie
Nov 21, 2021 20:29:56 #
anotherview wrote:
Diligently study image composition and apply its principles. Everything else will follow.
I also recommend always working on composition, but I recommend never paying ANY attention to advisors, suggestions, or guidelines on how to compose. Study or learn only the warnings about what NOT to do, how to be alert to picture wreckers.
You need to be aware what to avoid, and need to avoid “advice” about what “makes” a picture or composition.
What to avoid mostly boils down to avoiding things that make your intentions unclear or confusing. Things within the frame can align, appear to merge, etc, in ways that are visually misleading or unclear. Certain elements can be more distracting than they first appeared.
Essentially, learn how to spot, and remedy, distractions and visual confusions. Do NOT fall down the rabbit hole of recommended arrangements, like leading lines, S-curves, golden rules, grids, etc etc. Ignore all that parrot chatter. Just avoid all thaz detrimental, and all that remains will be all good, without any “helping hands” about “how to make a good picture”.
Nov 21, 2021 22:59:18 #
User ID wrote:
I also recommend always working on composition, bu... (show quote)
You have definitely brought an "outside the box" version of what to learn to the discussion and I think it's worth considering.
Thank you!
Dodie
Nov 22, 2021 07:41:01 #
Learn to use your equipment to the fullest. Only acquire new gear when you are no longer able to make the images you need. Need is very different than want.
Nov 22, 2021 09:51:42 #
Carl1024
Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744
luvmypets wrote:
There are so many posts about equipment and in almost every one the subject of technique over equipment has come up.
If a fellow photographer came up to you and asked what would be your best piece of advice or best learning technique to improve their photography, what information would you offer them? We all know "read the manual", "practice, practice, practice" but how would you suggest they start and how should they build on that?
Dodie
If a fellow photographer came up to you and asked what would be your best piece of advice or best learning technique to improve their photography, what information would you offer them? We all know "read the manual", "practice, practice, practice" but how would you suggest they start and how should they build on that?
Dodie
go to Kenrockwells' website & ask him your question?
Nov 22, 2021 11:34:13 #
Take a lot of pictures every day. Practice more important. Experimenting is also very important
Nov 22, 2021 11:34:16 #
Where composition is concerned, you should try to familiarise yourself with as many of the possibilities as you can. The artists of old spent a lot of time learning composition, and where photography is concerned, composition is exactly the sort of thing that can lift a photo up a level or three.
The purpose of composition is to encourage the eye into the shot, and where appropriate, encourage the eye towards specific objects or areas. You have received some good suggestions for possibilities already, like using natural framing as a form of vignetting. Leading lines are a positive in so far as they lead the eye in the right direction. Clear channels can also be used to do the same thing. Placing your intended main subject in a place that's likely to command attention is also a good idea. And don't forget that brightness tends to draw the eye, so your main subject should be one of, if not THE brightest area in the whole frame, and any bright objects or areas that have nothing to do with the main subject or the story are more likely to be seen as distractions. And remember that distractions don't have to be bright to be distracting.
Where drawing the eye is concerned, brightness isn't the only factor. In more general terms, vividness is the main attention attractor, so contrast, saturation and sharpness are all factors - but these are more likely to be post processing considerations. That isn't true of lighting however, and you should always try to achieve optimum lighting at the time of shooting whenever possible. That may mean waiting for a suitable time to shoot or alternatively, plan the timing of your outing beforehand.
The purpose of composition is to encourage the eye into the shot, and where appropriate, encourage the eye towards specific objects or areas. You have received some good suggestions for possibilities already, like using natural framing as a form of vignetting. Leading lines are a positive in so far as they lead the eye in the right direction. Clear channels can also be used to do the same thing. Placing your intended main subject in a place that's likely to command attention is also a good idea. And don't forget that brightness tends to draw the eye, so your main subject should be one of, if not THE brightest area in the whole frame, and any bright objects or areas that have nothing to do with the main subject or the story are more likely to be seen as distractions. And remember that distractions don't have to be bright to be distracting.
Where drawing the eye is concerned, brightness isn't the only factor. In more general terms, vividness is the main attention attractor, so contrast, saturation and sharpness are all factors - but these are more likely to be post processing considerations. That isn't true of lighting however, and you should always try to achieve optimum lighting at the time of shooting whenever possible. That may mean waiting for a suitable time to shoot or alternatively, plan the timing of your outing beforehand.
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