After a bit of a break for reflecting on life “The Starving Artist” is back.
Here are 25 tips tricks and some general advice that could help you become a better photographer:
- A really expensive camera won’t make you a better photographer
- The lens quality is more important than the camera body features and functions – always buy the best lens you can afford
- Always shoot in RAW format – always
- Don’t delete images from the back of your camera
- Alcohol and photography don’t mix
- Don’t always take photographs from head height – get low – get high
- Don’t stop shooting because it’s raining or snowing or cold
- Shoot lots and often
- Develop your own individual style of photography, but don’t copy others
- The best light is natural light
- Only show off your best work to others
- Don’t be afraid of using high ISO and having some grain in an image
- Learn how to post process an image correctly
- Have your monitor and printer colour calibrated regularly
- Don’t act suspicious on the street with a camera
- Be confident when taking people pictures
- Smiles & laughter go a long way to a good picture
- Slow down, look around you BEFORE you click the shutter
- Strive for good composition – remember the rule of thirds
- Tell a story with your images
- Share your passion for photography
- Watch your shutter speed
- Don’t be afraid of flash – learn how to use it correctly
- Shoot at night
- Back up your precious images – OFTEN
Best – Colin
