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* Understand the different genres

* Get to know your camera:

- Auto or Manuel (more control of your photos)

- Shutter priority

- Aperture priority (AV or A)

* Take some time to understand the technical side:

- ISO (light)

- Aperture (depth)

- Focus (which determine the aperture)

- File format (RAW, JPEG)

- White balance

* Spend some time to understand composition. Here are some advice that I’ve been given:

- Use the rule of thirds

- Look for leading lines

- Look for symmetry

- Frame your subjects to help tell a story

- Use the golden ratio/golden spiral

* The most important thing is to GO OUT AND TAKE PHOTOS. There is no better way to learn. Photography is a process!

* If there is 1 book you should read it’s:

- Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs by Henry Carroll

I’m at no means any expert in photography but these are things that I’ve learnt throughout the years.

I hope this helps :)
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Marce 2y ago

thanks I need to get out there and take photos for sure... I am always scared they look like shit and never take them

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unknown 2y ago

Remember you’re doing it for you. Not anyone else. Be willing to be bad at something is the only way to get better. No one else needs to see them. It’s fun to learn a new skill!

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wencke 2y ago

don’t worry about your photos not looking the best in the beginning 🫂 that’s just part of the process of learning a new skill.

If it makes you feel a little better, my photos look shit too. But i still try to go out there to take them regardless.

If you need any advice, feedback or just positive vibes in general please reach out. I would love to help out 💜