Photography is a
language. A language that everybody feels. Few people know how to
communicate with that language. They are the photographers. It is not
knowledge but talent that is needed to learn this language.
Down goes a set of secret techniques about how to take your photos to the next level.
- What Matters Most?
It's untrue that you got to learn photography and all the theory to be a great photographer. Taking photographs of random events, makes you smile. It freshens your soul. After understanding the f-stop, I'm sure that you'll try to use that whenever you are taking a snapshot ever again. But there, you are bounding yourself into limits. Knowing stuff will sometimes narrow your abilities. Forget the theories for a while, and Enjoy Photography! - Talking with the Camera
Every camera is different. And every camera has got its unique features. To get the maximum use of your camera, once you bought one, read it top to bottom. That way, you'll get to know about all the funky things it's capable of. - Get Closer
"If your photographs aren't good enough, you're not close enough"
It's all up to your choice. If you feel like your images aren't tingling that much, take a foot closer to the subject and focus. The closer you are to the subject, the better the images get. Fill the photo and avoid wasting space.
~Robert Capa (The famous photojournalist) - Click! Wherever possible
The best ever way to sharpen your skills is to Practice a lot. Maybe your selfies, some random object, a beautiful infant or any other thing. Just walk around and you'll find so many interesting things to have clicks. Always experiment. Build up your own style. For that, you need quite a lot of practice. - Know the Light
Light plays the biggest role in photography. Before raising up your camera, look for the light resource. It may be the sunlight, city light or a lamp even. Whatever it is, take the highest vantage point of it. In prior to snap the photo determine how the light should play its role. How it should interact with the photo.
- Bend towards your Subject
When taking photos beneath your eye level, get your knees dirty. Take the eye-to-eye advantage at its best. - Gaining new techniques
Having the most expensive camera in the world does not tell that you're the best photographer, by any means. It's true that amazing photographers are born by using their very own smartphone. So, to increase the ability, you need to invest in books. Buy some fascinating photography books and learn new stuff through them
The books I recommend:- Pro Secrets to Dramatic Digital Photos - by Jim Zuckerman
- Fundamentals of Photo Composition - by Paul R. Comon
- The Digital Photography Book - by Scott Kelby
- Avoid Checking Photos while on Shoot
Time is the most vital resource that a photographer has. Don't waste time looking at the back of the screen after getting a picture. That's a BAD habit. What's the hurry? You can see them later. Chances are that you will miss a great snapping opportunity while watching the clicked photos.
- Join a Photographic Community
In a community, there's power and magic. If you join a community, you'll be able to publish your photos for the rest of the world to see. And not only that, you'll get feedback from the professionals around you. You'll get a chance to improve your skills furthermore. - Break the Rules
"If you Obey all the rules, You Miss all the fun"
Some rules are to be broken! So go ahead, and break some! Experiment and Adventure. Always get experience in everything. Make mistakes and learn from them.
Go forth and Shoot!
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