When asked by my students that I would describe as my top ten tips for someone starting out in photography, I don't have to think. These are my all time top 10, for those who are beginning their journey of photography. Follow these simple steps and you won't look back.
For someone who only has his first digital camera can be frightening to think where it makes a beginning. What is the first step to overcome just take snapshots. I always ask the question, "what do you want to achieve with your photography?" Unless you have an idea of where you are going you will never get to your destination. So this leads to my first tip.
1. begin with the end in mind.
Many amateur photographers never considered the possibility that they can take pictures like what they see in magazines. A good photo is taken by a good photographer and not a good camera. If you want to shoot these beautiful landscapes or stunning pictures, then you will be able to if you set simple goals to get there. Know what you want and it's just a matter of a few simple goals and you'll be there in no time. Those who do not plan, plan to fail.
2. take your time
Rome wasn't built in a day. Yes, you can take the large magazine shots, but you won't do it today. Along with effort are vehicles for stunning photos. Take time out of his art to learn and practice what they learned. Often, when getting a new toy, we want to master it in the same afternoon. Because digital is cheap and instant assume that become a good photographer is so simple. On the other hand not procrastinating and dream a lot. You have to go out and create images no matter how good or bad, they are.
3. think before you shoot
Along with taking your time this tip is a fundamental principle vital to photography. One of the biggest advantages of digital photography film had on was the process of careful reflection. Why? Because the film developing and printing was expensive by today's standards. In a matter of minutes we can give some hundred shots with digital. At that time, you had only thirty-six shots and had to think about before shooting the image. Even if you're just a beginner and don't know how to compose a great shot, think about what you're going to include or exclude when taking the shot.
4. the subject is more important
This must be logical and straightforward, but we are all guilty of neglecting the importance of the subject in a photo. The subject is his lead actor, the star attraction. When someone looks at a picture of your subject must shout, "I am the subject". It should not compete with any other element of the image. Give it the importance it deserves and you have a great photo.
5. Use your feet
A zoom lens should always be the last resort. If you can't walk closer to your subject, just then you must use the zoom. Use your feet to walk around and find a better point of view. Some photographers act as if their shoes were covered with lead and they remain static and shoot from a position, right in front of the scene or subject. The photograph is a dynamic art. Move and find the best shot and more creative.
6. Get in closer
This tip is associated with the previous point. Use your feet and not its zoom, but also get very close. Fill the frame with your subject. Do not include elements that you don't want to remember in 20 years. If the subject is a loved one and one day when they are gone, you want to see more in the photo? Be proactive and create your memories now.
7. Delete clutter
This image of a loved one who went often shows the garbage can or microwave, the dog of neighbors or part of a car and the loved one is relegated to a small percentage of the image. Too much unnecessary waste that nothing needs to be remembered. If it is not important to cut it! If it does not add the image, then subtracts. When looking through your viewfinder watch the borders and make sure that there's nothing there that shouldn't be in the image.
8. change your angles
As already said, the photo is dynamic then move and look for new angles. Don't stand in front of your subject. Falling to the bottom, rising higher and move left and right of the subject. Find a point of view that is not common. How many people you see lying in public and photographing in low down. Try and you will get a shot that is unique.
9. practice and shoot often
Practice makes perfect, the old adage. Gary Player, golfer and master many international titles, says that the most difficult he practiced the most lucky that he gets. You create your own luck. The more you shoot the more likely you are to get that great shot because as you practice you become more familiar with your camera and techniques learned.
10. start a structured learning process
Buy a basic photography book and learn the fundamentals of photography. Enroll in a photography course or join a local Photography Club. Search for courses and books about the internet and the focus of learning techniques and skills you can apply your travel photography. If you don't get the basic building blocks in place that you will not be able to build your knowledge.
Treat your photography like any profession or art. Maintain the focus and allocate the amount of time you need to be successful at it. Experiment and have fun at the same time and make sure you practice, practice and practice. Happy shooting!
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Wayne Turner has taught photography there are 25 years and is the author of three books on photography.
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