Photography tips and tricks
My Story as a Beginner Photographer
Starting new things can be a challenge, but is necessary to grow and improve. I am still eager to pick up photography tips and tricks. I started serious photography over 20 years ago. So looking back, I can pass on the biggest tips and tricks that I wish I would have learned earlier as a beginner. I collected much of this information over the years from many different Sources. Books, websites, forums, and experience, but it all really started with my camera manual and several books.
Understanding exposure by Bryan Peterson. Really covered the basic, basics of camera settings.
The Photographer’s Eye by Michael Freeman. More into the artistic aspects of photography.
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Recommendations from forum members on various photography-centric websites.
Learn in my “Starting Out” series
A camera-agnostic approach to understanding the workings of your camera. How that relates to the photos you want to take. Whether you are looking to improve the photos that come out of your phone, compact camera, SLR, DSLR, or mirrorless camera. Regardless of the camera you have available. Helpful photography tips and tricks for beginners, or a refresher for more seasoned photographers. I am using this series to write down and revisit my own understandings and experiences gained over the last 25 years of experience as a photographer hobbiest.
Understanding shutter speed
What it is, what it does and how to use it to achieve your vision.
Demystifying Aperture
Why smaller apertures are bigger numbers and how they effect your photos.
Metering in Photography
Different types of meters and metering modes and what they do.
Tips and tricks for photography gear
There are lots of small items that can improve your photographs, or make it possible to get shots you cant get any other way. Starting out, it can be overwhelming; facing daunting lists of expensive cameras and lenses. Even moreso when you move on to accessories; spare batteries, camera bags, straps, filters, tripods, shutter releases and that’s without even getting into lighting.
Coming soon….