The camera is a tool. It sees light. You see the subject.
The more you practice, the better your eye will develop.
Your vision is what makes your images unique. Trust what you see.
Imitation is flattering, but developing your own style is the most flattering thing you can do for yourself.
Equipment does not make you a better photographer. Telling stories with your images does.
Be your own zoom lens. Primes are the way to go.
When you think you are close enough to take someone’s portrait, take two steps forward. Get closer.
Shoot with film occassionally. It makes you slow down and practice the craft of photography.
Don’t miss the moment trying to compose the shot perfect. Capture the moment, damn it!
YES! love it!!!!!
Thank you!
The day I start my online photography class, I read this. You just brought so much excitement into my soul. And yes, you should totally write a photography book. I’d buy 3!
Thank you, my friend. Photography classes are thrilling. I always learn so much regardless of how long I have been shooting.
Here’s the funny thing, I collect old cameras but don’t have a real camera other than the one on my phone. I hope to one day purchase a nice camera and use it to capture some awesome moments. The one on my phone frustrates me to no end.
Laila, do your research for a nice point and shoot. I use my camera phone and the point and shoot more than my big camera. I get what you mean about the frustrations of the phone.
First off you take some beautiful photos. It is my mission to take beautiful pictures one day.
That is so nice of you to say. Thank you! Keep practicing. That is how I improve my photography.