Saturday, October 5, 2013

The Secret To Photography


Pictures are imprints of a photographer's insights and views about life. That is perhaps the reason why, there's this compulsion in us to look closely at photographs in photo exhibits. The vitality that these photos hold can capture any hidden emotion from a human heart. A single photo can cause a downpour of tears and laughter.

The truth to the matter is that, photography which is an art, an expression, is also a rare talent but it can be learned. How many times do we aspire to perfect a shot, without reaching a point of disappointment and frustration? Either from one background to another or from a pose to that, our venture to the art of photography may be painstaking. But if you have the love for it, then I do not think there's a challenge you would rather turn down without giving it a fight.

There are so many ways to excel in photography. There are basics in photography that you need to learn and master before you actually become good at it. They always say that photography is all about light. Light is a one big variable that has a big impact on every shot that you take. Any difference in the light, depending on the angle it is directed to, its intensity, may yield different effects.

Now while most of you are not so acquainted and familiar with what goes and what doesn't, then I suggest you experiment. Knowing it is a lot more retainable than having to read them on photography journals or books. When it goes like "what happens if I do this?", then find out yourself. Take as many shots as you can, until you come terms with the elements that could affect your shots.

Know your tools. Your camera which is the primary tool is something you have to get friendly with. Know what happens if you change a setting.

There could be millions of advices and tips that professional photographers have to tell to rookies and beginners of this craft. But there's nothing about all these that could make you become just like them, if you don't practice and pursue perfection. Every action, every background, whatever time of day, any element, a keen photographer takes all these into deliberate consideration and planning to produce a one of a kind shot.

It make take some time before you actually take a grasp of photography, but one thing is for sure, a negative film has every chance to become an exceptional photo. You'll never stay a rookie for the rest of your life.

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