Re: Top tips
Thanks everyone for taking part in the "Top tips" debate, even those that
were very judgemental of me and my abilities. My photographic abilities may
be average but it doesn't stop me taking the odd decent picture, with your
tips I'll maybe get a few more.
The idea for my posting was to stir up a debate and it judging by the number
of responses it appears to have been quite successful. From all your tips I
intend to use the following top ten for my personal use, to (hopefully)
improve my abilities.....
1. READ the camera manual and refresh memory of basic photographic
technique. I've a couple of books, John Shaw's Nature Photography Field
Guide and NG's Photography Field Guide: Secrets to Making Great Pictures
both inspirational with good technical advice and thought of adding
Understanding Exposure - Bryan Peterson, anyone seen this?
2. LOOK for inspiration, other photographers photos, (Photonet, IMO is an
excellent resource).
3. Be PREPARED - Carry a camera everywhere with a fully charged battery and
clean memory card. (I've been disappointed not to have a camera when seeing
a good photo opportunity and caught out by flat batteries and no memory
space before).
4. SEE - have an idea of the picture before clicking the shutter.
5. TAKE PLENTY OF PHOTOS:
- to find the best viewpoint for landscapes
- to capture the moment (and the focus point!) for action and people.
- to learn to use the equipment (practise makes perfect).
- To develop style and photographers "eye"- stepping out of comfort zone
experimenting with different subjects and techniques.
6. AVOID CAMERA SHAKE, use a tripod where appropriate and shoot within
shutter speed limits imposed by technique, equipment and subject matter.
7. PATIENCE expect to wait for perfect light, it's the LIGHT that makes the
photograph. Make the best of it, get up early and avoid the harsh shadows of
midday. Find something else to do if the light is uninteresting, unless
somewhere for a short time only.
8. Shoot at the BEST QUALITY available on your camera, Raw if possible.
9. REVIEW your results critically and learn from successes and failures.
10. EDIT hard, print and share only share your best work.
Finally, not from anyone's list, but something I intend to learn is
PHOTOSHOP to make the best of the shots I've taken and to keep busy on dark
winter nights.
Thanks again for all your top tips.
Kevin
Kev
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