Ten tips for new photographers!
This video is perfect for beginners who are overwhelmed by all the information they need to learn. I will share some simple tips on how to improve your photography and give you some suggestions as to what to learn next.
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Keep your background simple and clutter-free
Choose any background you like, but be sure that it does not distract from the subject. Avoid distracting backgrounds and objects that grow out of the head of your subject. Make sure there aren’t any distracting objects in the background that could draw attention to the subject.
2: When possible, use natural light
Natural light will give you SO much more.
Use the windows in your home to let the light shine through or step outside.
You should not use unnatural lighting, such as household lamps or overhead lights, when you are first starting out. However, you can still use them as a source of light later!
Start shooting indoors, as you have more control over the lighting. You can then shoot outside and add artificial lighting later.
3 Get your camera manual
It is not a good idea to try and learn photography by reading your camera’s manual. You can use it to learn how to operate your camera. I, along with many others, can tell you how to change focus points or use the manual or aperture-priority modes. They are not likely to be able to do that for your specific camera.
The manual to your camera is worth more than gold!
You’ll need to know how to select your focal point when someone asks. Your camera manual will teach you how to adjust the aperture, shutter, ISO, white balance, and focus.
4 Get Close
This is a common mistake made by new photographers. They point the camera at a subject but leave a big space around it. When the photo is appropriate, you can do it. However, make sure that the subject occupies the majority of the image.
5 How to blur the background
Portrait photography makes use of blurring the background quite a bit.
When you sharply focus on your subject, everything in the background becomes blurry. This blurs distracting elements in the background and helps you focus on your subject.
Sharpness is instantly noticeable as it’s the one sharp thing in the image.
This blurs out distracting elements to bring the focus back to the topic.
This technique is not for every shot. For example, you wouldn’t blur the background in a landscape photo. But it can help focus your attention on your subject.
6 – Don’t always place the subject in the middle of the frame
Sometimes, putting the subject in the centre of your image is a great idea. The symmetry is nice, but the image becomes static.
You can create dynamic images by moving the object from the centre of the frame.
You can use many compositional rules or guidelines to decide where you want your subject placed within the frame. For beginners, the rule of thirds is easiest.
Imagine that your frame is divided into nine equal parts, as in the following example. You should place your subject along the lines or at their intersection. This will give you a more dynamic and interesting image.
7 – Don’t be afraid to take photos!
If you have a digital camera, you can take pictures for free! You won’t have to pay for photos to be printed if you own a digital camera. Upload the images onto your computer and delete those you don’t like.
Try different angles.
When we first start, we take photos from the same angle.
What can you see if you lay on your back in the dirt from this angle? You can also shoot your target from above. How does it look from above?
If you alter your perspective from what most people consider “normal,” you will see a more interesting image.
8 – Don’t get disheartened
But tip number eight is different. This tip is more about your mentality than it’s a photography tip! The tip is not to get discouraged.
When I watch people getting into photography, they are full of enthusiasm and energy. As they advance, they discover that there’s so much more to learn, and they become overwhelmed.
All photographers have felt discouraged in the beginning. Nobody was born with the ability to use a camera and take great pictures.
Photography has many aspects. It’s an excellent hobby. You also have these puzzle pieces. You can’t see the entire picture when you start because you have only a few pieces. Every new piece you add to the puzzle or learn will help you get closer.
Do not be discouraged if you don’t see your desired results in the first few weeks. Keep trying! Your images will improve as you become more familiar with your camera and develop more muscle memory.
You WILL improve as you progress. I promise. Check out my auto-to-awesome program if you want to follow the process step by step.
9: Don’t stay in AUTO
Repeat: We do not want to use semiautomatic modes on our camera, such as aperture or shutter priority. We don’t even want to use semiautomatic modes such as a shutter or aperture priority.
We would like to know how to use the manual mode. Somebody will say, “Oh, I know a famous camera that uses aperture priority mode.”
Then, they will be able to use the manual mode. After you’ve mastered the manual mode, it is up to you whether you prefer to shoot semiautomatically (like aperture priority) or manually. You must have this knowledge.
You’ll find that it is much easier to start with and then gradually take control of the camera, one step at a time, just like we do in my strong>Auto to Awesome/strong>strong> c/strong>ourse. It is much easier to start with. You can then take control of the camera, one step at a time, just like we did in my From Auto to Awesome class.
Avoid all other AUTO modes. You do not have to let the camera select your focus point or auto-white balance.
Start with AUTO. That’s fine. It’s the best place to go. Slowly move off the AUTO mode until you are in full control.
10: Start by exposing the triangle
Learn how to use shutter speed, ISO and aperture when taking pictures. These three elements work together to control the exposure of images, which is how they look in terms of light and darkness.
The triangle can be used to show how the three functions interact.
