It’s interesting to learn photography and capture images that could measure up to photos produced by a professional. Here are some simple steps to help you learn photography (and eventually secure customers):
Know Your Camera
It’s time to read that long (and yes, kind of boring) camera manual and discover the things and functionalities your camera can do for you.
Composition
Seeing something with your naked eyes and capturing it into a picture are two separate things. You should frame your scene with the viewfinder so that you are exactly aware of what you should include and exclude in your image.
Light
Lighting can make a huge difference in the quality of your shots. The lighting element in indoor photography could be regulated to the fullest extent and is great for portrait photography. On the other hand, in outdoor shoots, you should consider the sky’s cloudiness, the angle of sun rays, and the time of day.
Background
If you are trying to capture a shot of your subject against a particular background, ensure that it is not too cluttered, and the focal subject should be easily seen against it. It shouldn’t have too many things going on that the attention of the viewer is drawn away from the subject
Focus
Focusing on a certain subject in your scene could make some areas away from the subject a bit blurry as it goes out of focus. To capture a sharp image, you can try to set the depth of field, so all objects are equally sharp.
Multiple Shots
To shoot that perfect scene or that fleeting emotion on your subject’s face, it’s always better to shoot more than a couple of shots. Now that we’re blessed with digital cameras, you are dealing with film-less photography, and thus you’re not wasting any money on film.
Learn to Use a Photo Editing Software
You could make fantastic enhancements to your photographs with any photo editing software like PhotoImpact or Adobe Photoshop, so it’s better to know how to use one.