I'm curious - What's your #50?
From:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=D4HbWhri7Tc50 Quick Photography Tips
1. UV filters are a complete waste of time
2. Lens hoods aren't a necessity
3. If you're not using the hood, put it away
4. Don't treat your DSLR like it's your baby
5. Stop hating on others
6. Get cheap lens caps
7. Pack light
8. Use a zoom for convenience
9. Primes will make you think more
10. The 35mm focal length is probably the most practical one lens setup
11. But everything in the 50mm focal length just looks better
12. A better camera doesnt necessarily make better photos
13. Know how your camera works before you go out to shoot
14. Always be ready for the shot
15. P-mode isn't just for beginners
16. Bump the ISO up if needed
17. Auto ISO is your best friend
18. Rely on the Rule of Thirds
19. Take lots of shots
20. Don't take photos of any old thing
21. "If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough Robert Capa
22. Contemplate your shot
23. The best equipment doesn't help if you're not standing in the best spot
24. Sharpness is overrated
25. Concept is king
26. Don't look like a pervert
27. Don't drink and shoot
28. Photograph when you're full of energy
29. Sometimes it feels great to wake up really early to take photos
30. Think about what light you want
31. Emulate some of the style of the greats to get started
32.
but don't keep doing it
33. Photography is as much a reflection of the person taking the photo
34. Shoot to please no one apart from yourself
35. Discreet or direct it isn't all that important
36. Setting themes keeps you focused
37. Change things around every once in a while to keep things fresh
38. Everyone has creative blocks
39. Be critical of yourself
40. "Seeing is not enough; you have to feel what you photograph" Andre Kertesz
41. You need to be there with a camera
42. The relationship is about you and the subject not you and the camera
43. Stop chimping
44. Be brutal when it comes to deleting awful photos
45. Show only your best work
46. Changing photos to B&W doesn't make an uninteresting shot interesting
47. Look at other people's work
48. Post your work online too and let people critique your work
49. There is no easy way
50.
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