If you want to get better at photography, you should learn the basics.
Take an art class and focus on composition, balance, patterns, light, perspective, etc. When you feel like you have a good grasp, then move on to the camera.
Then you can play around and find out what your camera does, what features it has, how it performs in different lights and conditions. There are plenty of videos online that can help you get better at the technical aspect of photography, but the creative aspect has to come from you.
Oh and practice as much as possible. The best way to get good at it, is to just do it.
Jan 12, 2025
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I’d try an intro photography course on Linked In Learning, Coursera, Skillshare, etc. You probably can try a weekor a month free for all of those.
You don’t need to be an expert, but learning fundamentals will help you a lot.
And you’ll get an idea of different compositions that will help you see things in a more photographic way, too.
But mostly take a million photos! Back in my old days I’d have 24 precious frames of film at a time. With digital your frames are unlimited so use them with abandon!
As for general tips, get closer and fill the frame. You probably aren’t taking photos to be scenic postcards so your photos will be more effective if you compose more tightly around your subject.
Second, put that subject off-center in the frame.
Like every photography rule, these are made to be broken, but they’re a good start.
Finally, back when I was shooting 24 frames at a time, I was happy to get 2 I really liked. You will make mistakes and most of your frames won’t be “good,” but that’s part of photography and art and life in general.
Also finally, practice photography the way that makes you happy! Don’t judge yourself against anyone else’s work. ✌️💛
Jan 12, 2025
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when i was only starting to take photos, i never called myself a photographer. even after five years and thousands of photos, after learning about color theory and compositional rules, researching different styles and diving deep into the history of photography, i didn't feel competent enough.
i never had a professional camera, and i never wanted to use one. i took photos with my phone, edited them in the apps and posted them in my profile after. i've tried using my friend's camera, but it was too much for me so i gave up and kept using only phone. i've thought that it made me unable to be a true photographer.
i changed my mind when i've found on Youtube video called "Pro Photographer, Cheap Camera", where professional photographers were challenged to took photos using old camera with bad quality. I saw how inspired they were by these limitations, how they tried to use different techniques to make better shots.
this video taught me many lessons, but the main one was that skill is the only thing that matters. you can take photos with your phone, web-camera, film camera, old toy camera with only 0.3px, and still be a photographer. and a good one too.
so, if you are struggling now just like i did, watch this playlist. maybe it will help you too)
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Set a timer, play with angles, move back, move forward, take a bunch, take a video and screen shot good frames, get artistic. Have fun!!
The more you play with it, you’ll find trends of what you think looks good.
Signed, a gal that used to take a ton of self portraits
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So I just finished watching Challengers, and yeah. It lives up to the hype. But I’m glad I came to that conclusion in my own terms, makes it easier to see a piece of work for what it is, without the influence of too many opinions.
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