10 Best Photography Tips for Beginners

Photography is an amazing process. It is a skill that allows us to create art.

The best part is that nowadays, everyone can get started. There are unlimited ways to become a great photographer.

If ten years ago, cameras and photography tips were only available to a few select people, now that is no longer the case.  

The technical barrier to photography has stopped being so relevant. If you’re starting photography today, you should start focusing on creating your own style while learning how to take really good pictures.

In today’s post, I’m going to share ten best photography tips for beginners that will help you improve your photography techniques.

Use the Camera You Already Have

There are so many photographers who are obsessed with their photography equipment. To tell you the truth, camera gear is not as important as shooting skills.

There are so many lenses, cameras, and other accessories in the marketplace. After testing and reviewing quite a bunch of them, I came to the conclusion that even though some cameras are better than others in various specific jobs, most of them are excellent, and the differences are minor.

Use the camera you already have, and focus on learning rather than buying new stuff.

Hold Your Camera Properly

Many beginners are having trouble with camera shake. That is mainly because they don’t know how to hold the camera properly. Every time your camera is shooting a photo, the sensor fills up with light, and the shutter goes up.

If you don’t stay still when the shutter is open, you’ll get a blurry result.

The best way to avoid this from happening is to keep your arms close to the body in order to remain stable. Place both of your hands on the camera and keep improving your body balance.

Shoot in RAW

If you plan to edit your future photos, make sure you shoot in RAW. Even though JPEGs are a fine format, they don’t give you as many possibilities to make significant modifications during post-processing.

If you wish, shoot both RAW and JPEG and keep the former ones just in case you need to edit them in the future.

Pick a Niche

What kind of photographer do you want to be? It’s important to know what you want so you can focus on perfecting the skills required to master a certain field.

For example, if you pick food photography, you’d better start seeking food photography tips. If you want to take pictures of real estate buildings, go for real estate photography tips.

If you ever need guidance, you can get assignment help from other photographers that have perfected themselves in specific niches.

Pay Close Attention to the Light

If you learn to balance the subject and the background with the intensity of light, your photos will look great. For example, if you’re photographing a sunset, a dark foreground will ruin your picture.

Pay attention to the softness and direction of the light. Bad shadows may arise if the light is too harsh. On the other hand, you’ll want to ensure that light is present!

Don’t Rush the Process

Photography isn’t a marathon. It is a process that should be treated with patience. Slow down and focus on what you’re doing.

Check your camera settings before you start shooting. Consider every element – composition, autofocus, lighting. Don’t rush. Review your photos in the field and see what you can improve.

Move Your Feet and Change the Angle

Don’t get stuck in one place. That is a trap. Move your feet and change the angles until you find new shooting possibilities. Change the height of the camera, climb on a rock, sit down, walk backward – do whatever you have to do in order to keep moving.

Back-Up Your Photos

Losing your photography is one of the worst things that can happen.

Unfortunately, many beginning photographers commit this mistake due to the lack of organization. The best way to prevent that is to back up your photos after every photography session.

Carry Your Camera with You All the Time

Carrying your camera with you will grant you a lot of opportunities. By keeping your equipment simple and easy-to-carry (a camera and maybe a tripod), you’ll never blame yourself for not taking those amazing pictures.

If there are times when you can’t bring your camera, make sure you take some notes on places that you absolutely need to visit again.

Meet Other Photographers

Meeting and discussing with other photographers will definitely make you a better photographer. A great photographer can provide inspiration, motivation, ideas, and advice.

If you think that nobody’s going to share “their secrets” with you, just go ahead and try asking, and you’ll be surprised by the result.

Takeaways

As you start practicing more and more often, you’ll discover new aspects that need to be learned, practiced, and mastered. Because you’re at the beginning of your journey, make sure you put into implementation today’s tips and tricks.

Let us know of your remarks, problems, and experiences by replying below!

BIO: Elizabeth Skinner is a passionate photographer, freelance graphic designer, and ghostwriter. She’s extremely passionate about arts, design, and photography. Even though she has started all of her gigs as hobbies, now she’s looking to become a professional stock photographer and live a flexible lifestyle while traveling across the world.

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