The day breaks, with the wind that starts to light up from early morning. I hear the windmill wheel cracking while turning slowly.
Thinking, how do the people who call themselves photography experts takes such beautiful scenery scenes? Well, it looks so easy with those grand lenses of them. But what makes that special moment to press the button? Google is wonderful to find out, but it’s about the moment you find yourself in. That perfect time and the perfect place where the particular moment or picture is captured. Many people can look at the same picture but not many people see the same picture. That makes every moment so special. Let’s look at some of the experts’ advice:
They say that the most important tip is to ‘Train Your Eye’ a photographer’s most important tool. First, look at a scene, close your eyes and open them again. Does the scene cause the same effect as when you first saw it? Go for walks and practice framing in your mind different scenes.
Beginners photography: it can be overwhelming because photography is about more than pointing a camera and pressing a button. It’s about getting a shot to match your vision. Don’t shoot your subject straight at eye level every time. Change your elevation, your angle, your distance.
That golden hour occurs generally about an hour or so before sunset and an hour after sunrise and produces some of the gorgeous light ever. At that moment you should start taking your landscape shots.
Get in close, the closer you are to the subject, the better you can see facial expressions too.
Shoot every day as much as you can that is the only way you can practice your skills. Before you raise your camera, see where the light is coming from, and use it to your advantage. If it is an extremely bright day outside and the sun is creating harsh shadows on your subject, switch on your flash.
Be present, make eye-contact, engage and listen to your subject. With the eyes – lower that camera and be human. Bring the camera up for a decisive shot. Keep it simple, don’t try to pack too many elements into your image; it will just end up looking messy. Shade can be your best friend. If there is no way you can make the available light work for your photo, shoot in the shade.
Never shoot with the sun directly behind you. It creates boring, flat light on the subject. If you shoot with the light source to the side or behind the subject, you are able to shape with the light, creating a more interesting photo – Patria Jannides
With time, patience and perseverance, you will get better; with each and every photo you take! Make jokes, natural smiles on photos are much better than to say: ‘smile’.
Break the rules, experiment and have fun. Learn from your mistakes and make memories where ever you go!