08 May 2023
Admin
If you are a beginner and have a dream of becoming a prolific photographer, all you need to learn is the basics.
What is photography?
Photography is an art of capturing light with a camera sensor or on film in to order to create an image with photography. You create an image and freeze a moment or emotion at a certain time, just as you are painting. The key to photography is to understand the importance of visual storytelling. Once you understand you will be able to capture incredible pictures. Additionally, you can convey the theme of fantasy, prophecy, the paranormal, and anything else that might have inhabited of photographer’s imagination. Through this, you can tell a story's real-life themes that many people can be familiar with.
The whole point of taking pictures is that you don’t have to explain things in words.
Elliotte Erwitt
Every beginner should know their camera and its capabilities, whether you are shooting with a DSLR or a phone, take time to familiarize yourself with your camera. Start by reading the manual. This manual has everything - from setting up your camera to understanding the basics of photography, all the way to the different modes of metering. Spend a day or two going over the manual you will know the importance of how much you learn.
Always shoot in raw. Raw files keep much more data and are perfect for editing. Even if you are not very skilled in post-processing, shooting in raw will provide you better options when you decide to edit your photos. Most cameras have the option to shoot both Raw+JPEG, so take advantage of these features. The highest quality of images always starts with raw files. Raw files contain more details, it can contain millions of colors, etcetera.
It can be used as a portfolio, especially, in the beginning while you have still learning, getting things that can improve your photography skill. However, it is always much more professional present clients with a dedicated portfolio of your best work and project. Make some to keep your social media updated, but remember, that it is not the place where you showcase your work. Let people know your work whether worst or wonderful this is how potential clients will see your work and you will enhance it, eventually.
Expensive types of equipment won’t make you a master in photography. Starting from scratch doesn’t require more equipment but more effort and understanding. Instead of focusing on mastering the basics and practicing every day. Knowing the rudiments of photography, your camera is far more important than having expensive equipment., Over time, if you like your camera and lenses no longer meet your needs, then invest in something new. How perfectly do you capture the images - that’s all matters.
Don’t make mistakes shooting scenes for similar angles and positions. When shooting, don’t just stand there and shoot the same photo over and over again. By moving around you can capture the different shots. Move around, explore other angles, and try different compositions, framing, speed, and motion. Experiment by changing your perspective. This way you will end up with more creativity and create dynamic shots.
One of the most important things is always backing up your footage. Always back up everything you have relevant to your work. Save all types of photos Make a backup a backup. You can save your files in cloud sources like Google Drive, Dropbox etcetera. Back up from the original sources.
There are two best ways to learn photography. The first is by making mistakes, everyone makes that if you come from the initial stage and the second way is to practice as much as you can consistently. You’ll learn gradually by practicing a lot.
Try to get it right on camera. Once you have learned the basics of photography and have experience. Start trying to get the right setting in the camera while you are shooting. It is difficult when you try something new and does not work but here, you don’t give up easily.
