100 Things I have learned about Photography
Since I started photography few years ago. I have learned different things about it. Which I am going to share with you. I hope you will find these interesting and inspiring. Here are the 100 things I have learned about Photography.
100 Things I have learned about Photography
- A pen to a poet, a camera to a photographer.
- Always shoot in RAW, Always.
- Megapixels don’t matter.
- Do not put big watermarks on your pictures. It distracts the viewer. Try a smaller one.
- Photography helps you see the world differently.
- Travel and Photography are a perfect pair.
- Do not go out for a shoot empty stomach.
- There is no magic camera or lens.
- Turning any uninteresting picture into B&W doesn’t make it interesting.
- It takes time to become a good photographer, there is no shortcut to it.
- Don’t be afraid of getting dirty.
- Rule of third works most of the times.
- Being a photographer is cool.
- Your first 10,000 pictures are your worst – Henry Cartier.
- Photography is never a waste of time.
- Find your own style of photography.
- Do not pick all of your gear with you while shooting.
- Grain is beautiful.
- More photos you take, the better you get.
- Learn from your mistakes
Candid is better than posed.- Print your pictures big, it makes you feel happy.
- Shoot for you, not anyone else.
- Great photographers don’t care what you shoot with. They care about your vision, not the camera.
- Zoom with your feet, not with your phone [Phone camera].
- Turn on Flight mode for distraction free shooting [Phone camera].
- Join a Photography club.
- Never compare your skills with anyone else in better or worse context.
- Prime lens helps you become a better photographer.
- Everything just looks better with 50mm prime Lens.
- Do not photograph the beggars in street photography.
- Start a Photoblog
- Don’t treat your camera like your kid, treat it like somebody else’s kid :).
- Clean your camera after every photo shoot.
- UV filters work just as well as lens caps.
- Think about a good caption for a photograph. It makes it more interesting.
- Portrait with Bokeh makes it more beautiful.
- Mobile phone camera is still a camera.
- You don’t need to photograph everything.
- HDR is an art, not just post processing.
- These days everyone is a photographer.
- Travel light.
- Do not shoot everything you see, some things are just meant to feel.
- Best lens is the one which you left at home. 🙂
- If you like someone’s photo, describe what you like. “Nice Shot” is not a useful comment.
- A noisy picture is better than blurry one.
- Enjoy the scene, not just capture it.
- Learn to setup custom white balance because you can’t remember the colors.
- Don’t take your DSLR to parties.
- Alcohol and photography don’t mix well.
- Soft light is the best light.
- Don’t pamper your camera, use and abuse it.
- If a photograph isn’t shared or printed, it is technically never taken.
- Compose more, hit the shutter less.
- Share your pictures on social sites, it helps you become a better photographer and become more social.
- Sometimes you just have to capture a moment, you don’t have to worry about the details, sometimes!
- Like and spend time on looking at other’s work also. Do not always expect others to look at your pictures.
- Show only the best of your work.
- Post processing is a part of photography.
- Start photography projects. Setting up goals help you become a better photographer.
- Often Learn about technical details.
- Learn to read Histogram.
- Always remember what brought you to photography.
- You will discover a lot about yourself through your Photography.
- Always have at least two backups of your pictures. Investing in storage device is much better than losing your work.
- Do not tell anyone that you Photoshop your images. Just tell them you do some optimizations.
- Taking photographs of strangers is thrilling.
- It is always better to underexpose than overexpose.
- Photoshop cannot turn bad photos into good ones.
- Be original in your style of photography. Do not copy the style of others.
- Any cameras but black ones draw too much attention.
- Good self portraits are harder to take than they seem.
- Don’t be afraid to take photos in the rain.
- Always keep a camera rain cover with you.
- Write tips about photography. More you write, more you will learn.
- Visit a place again and again. light is not same every time.
- Criticize honestly but respectfully.
- Participate in photocontests.
- Read books about photography.
- Do not pack your camera before you leave the place.
- Search for a mentor
- Do not fear the manual mode.
- Programmed auto mode isn’t just for beginners.
- Read the camera manual. Normally, it has more than enough you need to know about your camera.
- There will be people who will not like your work
- There will be people who will not like what you are doing.
- Do not go out for photography with someone who doesn’t like photography.
- Pay attention to the whole picture, not just the subject.
- Be a part of scene while taking a photo.
- Put your photos on your blog, not just a social network. They could disappear any day.
- Never trust your LCD.
- Expect the unexpected.
- Shoot as often as possible.
- Get feedback from your partner.
- Keep your camera clean.
- Share your photography secrets. No one can steal your personal vision.
- The best camera is one you know how to use.
- An honest comment is worth a 100 likes.
- While shooting, pay attention to the corners of the viewfinder.
- Write your own list.
