Amplifying Photography

cameras are fairly complicated pieces of equipment these days but that shouldn’t be a reason not to learn the basics of photography if you’re looking to improve your skills.

‘Seeing’ the Shot

You’ve got to put a little effort and thought into what you’re going to shoot before you even pick up the camera. Your eyes have such a wide field of view and can quickly adjust to all kinds of lighting situations but as a photographer you’ve got to learn how to see the world through a camera lens.

There’s a quote by Marcel Proust that I try to incorporate in my approach to photography “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes”.

The best way to understand what makes a good shot is to study (not copy!) other people’s work. If you see a shot that you like try to understand exactly what it is about it that you like.

Composition

Aperture

Shutter Speed

ISO

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