{"id":27441,"date":"2017-07-29T09:11:57","date_gmt":"2017-07-29T13:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=27441"},"modified":"2023-03-03T17:34:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T21:34:34","slug":"diy-photography-easy-tips-to-go-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2017\/diy-photography-easy-tips-to-go-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Photography: Easy Tips To Go Pro!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you are a professional photographer or the go to person in your family or at your workplace who knows your way around the lens, you know how critical it is to showcase eye-catching, high-quality images. Every photo you capture or upload online is personal – whether it be to promote your small business, to launch a website,\u00a0build an online store or make connections on social networks. \u00a0A picture is worth a thousand words and ten thousand more if it represents you!!!<\/p>\n

Getting started – Buy a good camera<\/h3>\n

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\nHow to buy a camera in 2017<\/em><\/p>\n

There are several in the market, ranging from basic Point & Shoot cameras to Semi Pro and finally, Professional Cameras. How you decide what camera to purchase<\/a> depends on your objective \u2013 is it purely recreational or more professional? It also depends on the images, subjects and theme that is going to be the focus of your picture. Learn the controls of your camera by trying them out in different conditions.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve purchased your camera, learn the basic controls<\/a> \u2013 Manual, Auto-Mode, Shutter speed, Program , Aperture priority etc. Remember, the controls of a camera vary by its type.<\/p>\n

While the camera could be used on its own, consider teaming this up with additional gear and hardware – Tripod, Camera bag, lens, Protective UV Filter lens, a lens cleaning kit – that could help you enhance your skill at taking pictures.<\/p>\n

Click, click\u2026now THAT\u2019s a Pic!!<\/h3>\n

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\n40 Tips to Take Better Photos<\/em><\/p>\n

There is no right or wrong way to capture a picture. It mostly boils down to the intuition of the photographer and how it resonates with the viewer. The whole process of taking great pictures is highly subjective. That said, here are a few tips and techniques to get you started on the path to becoming an expert photographer.<\/p>\n

#1. Lighting & exposure:<\/strong> Lighting is the most critical factor in making a photo look professional. There are three ways to control the exposure of a photo: aperture, ISO, and shutter speed.<\/p>\n

#2. Avoid aberrations:<\/strong> An aberration is something that is left in the picture that doesn’t belong there. Avoid aberrations by choosing a clear subject by zooming in tight.<\/p>\n

#3. Choose an Interesting subject:<\/strong> Capture an Interesting subject, but once you’ve found it, remove yourself a bit from the excitement and pay attention to everything else you need to do.<\/p>\n

#4. Follow the\u00a0rule of thirds<\/em><\/a>:<\/strong> The rule of thirds is the most basic rule of composition that basically tells the photographer to imagine a tic-tac-toe board on the frame of the picture, and to put the most interesting part of the photo on the intersection of those lines.<\/p>\n

#5. Find your personal photographic style:<\/strong> For a lot of\u00a0photographers, finding one\u2019s photographic style<\/a> is an\u00a0ongoing, ever-evolving\u00a0process, influenced by many factors.\u00a0It can be your choice of subject matter, the way you light or style your subjects, your shooting angle, cropping, a color or tonal range you\u2019re drawn to, your post-processing style, or any combination of these and more. Once you find your style though, it is important to develop it.<\/p>\n

#6. Charge your batteries:<\/strong> This seems like a simple one, but pretty much every photographer on the face of the planet has been caught out before.\u00a0The trick is to put the battery onto the charger as soon as you get home from your photo shoot.<\/p>\n

#7. Shoot every day:<\/strong> The best way to hone your skills is to practice. A lot. Shoot as much as you can \u2013 it doesn\u2019t really matter what. Spend hours and hours behind your camera. As your technical skills improve over time, your ability to harness them to tell stories and should too.<\/p>\n

Go that extra mile – Make your pictures look Professional<\/h3>\n

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\n13 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR PHOTOS LOOK PROFESSIONAL<\/em><\/p>\n

Often, photos are beautiful, but just haven\u2019t been styled yet. From cropping to color correcting, small tweaks can make the difference between a forgettable snapshot and a truly great photograph. Here are 2 basic ways you can make your pictures look professional.<\/p>\n

Digital styling <\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n50 Excellent Digital Photography Photoshop Tutorials<\/em><\/p>\n

This is applied in Photoshop and Lightroom and allows the photographer to creatively change the colors, contrast, and exposure. Adobe Photoshop is the\u00a0industry standard for digital-image editing and graphics creation. Photoshop\u2019s versatility makes it a popular choice among Web designers, graphic designers, digital media artists, print designers, photographers and other professionals in design and image-editing. Whether you\u2019re designing a business card or website or digitally enhancing an image, you can rest assured that Photoshop will give you the necessary tools to get the job done.<\/p>\n

Smartphone Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n10 Apps to Make Your Photographs Look So Much Better<\/em><\/p>\n

These days, most smartphones have great cameras\u2014so why do some people\u2019s photos look much better than others? For almost all the best photos taken on smartphones, the answer is editing i.e. using a number of popular photography apps \u2013 Instagram, Layout, Wix Pro Gallery\u00a0 Snapseed, Over, RetouchMe, VSCO and others –\u00a0 to crop, filter, sharpen, correct and even retouch images!<\/p>\n

Most of these apps have advanced image settings to control the quality and sharpness of your photos, so they look exactly how you want. They keep images safe with built-in image protection and showcase your photography in the highest quality in print, online and mobile devices.<\/p>\n

In a nutshell – Learn Photography!<\/h3>\n

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\nimprovephotography.com<\/em><\/p>\n

Don’t hesitate to seek out a mentor or ask advice from people who have worked with photography over a long period of time. Be part of a photographic community! Not only will you be able to publish your photos for the rest of the country to see, you\u2019ll be part of an active group that offers feedback on how great you are going. You can learn new things to help you improve your technique, and you might even make some new photography buddies.<\/p>\n

Getting an online portfolio review is another, probably the quickest and surest way to improve your photography. This service is\u00a0not just for the advanced photographers. Beginners, intermediate and advanced photographers can all benefit from a portfolio review. \u00a0The real purpose is to show you where you are, and where to go to learn the next step so that you can continue to improve.<\/p>\n

Learning how to take great pictures could take a lifetime because photography is an art form and like all art forms, it takes time, patience and practice to master.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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