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

  1. A pen to a poet, a camera to a photographer.
  2. Always shoot in RAW, Always.
  3. Megapixels don’t matter.
  4. Do not put big watermarks on your pictures. It distracts the viewer. Try a smaller one.HDR_IMG_9607_HDR
  5. Photography helps you see the world differently.
  6. Travel and Photography are a perfect pair.
  7. Do not go out for a shoot empty stomach.
  8. There is no magic camera or lens.
  9. Turning any uninteresting picture into B&W doesn’t make it interesting.
  10. It takes time to become a good photographer, there is no shortcut to it.
  11. Don’t be afraid of getting dirty.
  12. Rule of third works most of the times.
  13. Being a photographer is cool.
  14. Your first 10,000 pictures are your worst – Henry Cartier.
  15. Photography is never a waste of time.
  16. Find your own style of photography.
  17. Do not pick all of your gear with you while shooting.
  18. Grain is beautiful.
  19. More photos you take,  the better you get.
  20. Learn from your mistakes
  21. Slider_IMG_2269_HDR-2Candid is better than posed.
  22. Print your pictures big, it makes you feel happy.
  23. Shoot for you, not anyone else.
  24. Great photographers don’t care what you shoot with. They care about your vision, not the camera.
  25. Zoom with your feet, not with your phone [Phone camera].
  26. Turn on Flight mode for distraction free shooting [Phone camera].
  27. Join a Photography club.
  28. Never compare your skills with anyone else in better or worse context.
  29. Prime lens helps you become a better photographer.
  30. Everything just looks better with 50mm prime Lens.
  31. Do not photograph the beggars in street photography.
  32. Start a Photoblog
  33. Don’t treat your camera like your kid, treat it like somebody else’s kid :).
  34. Clean your camera after every photo shoot.
  35. UV filters work just as well as lens caps.
  36. Think about a good caption for a photograph. It makes it more interesting.
  37. Portrait with Bokeh makes it more beautiful.
  38. Mobile phone camera is still a camera.
  39. You don’t need to photograph everything.
  40. HDR is an art, not just post processing.
  41. These days everyone is a photographer.
  42. Travel light.
  43. Do not shoot everything you see, some things are just meant to feel.
  44. Best lens is the one which you left at home. 🙂
  45. If you like someone’s photo, describe what you like. “Nice Shot” is not a useful comment.
  46. A noisy picture is better than blurry one.
  47. Enjoy the scene, not just capture it.
  48. Learn to setup custom white balance because you can’t remember the colors.
  49. Don’t take your DSLR to parties.
  50. Alcohol and photography don’t mix well.
  51. Soft light is the best light.
  52. Don’t pamper your camera, use and abuse it.
  53. If a photograph isn’t shared or printed, it is technically never taken.
  54. Compose more, hit the shutter less.
  55. Share your pictures on social sites, it helps you become a better photographer and become more social.
  56. Sometimes you just have to capture a moment, you don’t have to worry about the details, sometimes!
  57. Like and spend time on looking at other’s work also. Do not always expect others to look at your pictures.
  58. Show only the best of your work.Varanasi_IMG_2924
  59. Post processing is a part of photography.
  60. Start photography projects. Setting up goals help you become a better photographer.
  61. Often Learn about technical details.
  62. Learn to read Histogram.
  63. Always remember what brought you to photography.
  64. You will discover a lot about yourself through your Photography.
  65. Always have at least two backups of your pictures. Investing in storage device is much  better than losing your work.
  66. Do not tell anyone that you Photoshop your images. Just tell them you do some optimizations.
  67. Taking photographs of strangers is thrilling.
  68. It is always better to underexpose than overexpose.
  69. Photoshop cannot turn bad photos into good ones.
  70. Be original in your style of photography. Do not copy the style of others.
  71. Any cameras but black ones draw too much attention.
  72. Good self portraits are harder to take than they seem.
  73. Don’t be afraid to take photos in the rain.
  74. Always keep a camera rain cover with you.
  75. Write tips about photography. More you write, more you will learn.
  76. Visit a place again and again. light is not same every time.
  77. Criticize honestly but respectfully.
  78. Participate in photocontests.
  79. Read books about photography.
  80. Do not pack your camera before you leave the place.
  81. Search for a mentorRandomness_IMG_0037
  82. Do not fear the manual mode.
  83. Programmed auto mode isn’t just for beginners.
  84. Read the camera manual. Normally, it has more than enough you need to know about your camera.
  85. There will be people who will not like your work
  86. There will be people who will not like what you are doing.
  87. Do not go out for photography with someone who doesn’t like photography.
  88. Pay attention to the whole picture, not just the subject.
  89. Be a part of scene while taking a photo.
  90. Put your photos on your blog, not just a social network. They could disappear any day.
  91. Never trust your LCD.
  92. Expect the unexpected.
  93. Shoot as often as possible.
  94. Get feedback from your partner.
  95. Keep your camera clean.
  96. Share your photography secrets. No one can steal your personal vision.
  97. The best camera is one you know how to use.
  98. An honest comment is worth a 100 likes.
  99. While shooting, pay attention to the corners of the viewfinder.
  100. Write your own list.

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