When the subject is photography and art in general, it can be said that some themes can hardly be called “upside down” or “old”, because increasingly innovative trends and styles can rely precisely on older themes to create their own way of acting and acting. presenting his work.
Some time ago, the German photographer Martin Gommel decided to publish on his blog a list of the 100 photographic tips he had learned over the years as a photographer and that are so useful for those who do not even own a camera but already have the aspiration to enter the profession, as well as long-standing professionals.
- The most interesting thing is that.
- In one of his tips.
- Martin manages to address topics a little more oblivious to the camera.
- Better use of lenses.
- A more refined lighting setting or other more technical things.
- Such as “always wear coat”.
- O “keep calm”.
See the full list below and enjoy it!
1- Never shoot with the intention of become famous.
2- Enjoy what you are photographing.
3- Get ready, charge the batteries the day before and check if the memory card is empty and in the camera.
4- Always wear coat
5- Pay attention to your thoughts and emotions during filming.
6- Have goals you can achieve.
7- Write photography tips, because writing is also learning
8- Never go out to photograph without tripod, your hand will never be firmer than his.
9- Be satisfied with the small developments.
10- Befriend other photographers
11- Look first with your heart, then with the camera.
12- Always stay calm.
13- Accept and acknowledge that you tend to get overestimated
14- Perspective is the secret.
15- Dedicate yourself to photography and never let yourself be intimidated, there is nothing you cannot learn.
16- Participate in forums and communities on photography
17- Keep your camera clean.
18- Never compare with others, better or worse.
19- Find your style and unfold it
20- Try to compose more and shoot less.
21- Search and accept reviews of your photos.
22- Do something different to renew your creativity
23- Get inspired by the work of other photographers.
24- Criticizes honestly, but with respect.
25- Ask your boyfriend, girlfriend and family their opinion
26- Do not copy the style of other photographers.
27- Be brave.
28- Pay attention to the amount of gold
29 to 50 mm of rock!
30- Make self-portraits.
31- Read books on photography
32- Try to improve your landscape photos, include one person (maybe you).
33- Each photo shoot will be different from what you expect (better, worse or just different).
34- Pay attention to the curves and lines of S
35- Always shoot in RAW.
36- Keep the sensor clean to save time when editing.
37- Discover the things that you find attractive
38- It takes time to become a good photographer (more than you think).
39- The best team is the one you have.
40- You can take pictures of everything
41- Know and break the rules.
42- Pay attention to the different types of light in different parts of the scene.
43- The eyes always move towards the most contrasting point
44- Clouds add to the atmosphere of landscapes.
45- Start a photography blog.
46- Accept compliments and always thank you
47- What beautiful photo? this is not the best comment.
48-?Amazing? It’s not very useful either. Try to be more specific, say something about what you like or don’t like in a photo.
49- You’re not your camera
50- Ask a question at the end of your photo description to start a discussion.
51- Regularly return to your old photos, plus you will take hidden gems.
52- Always specify the main point (which catches the eye) of your photo.
53- No image is better than another
54- Everyone has to start small.
55- Your opinion of photography is important.
56- Leave funny comments, but with meaning
57- Talk about your experiences with your photographer friends.
58- Focus on your goal.
59- Participate in contests
Edition 60: Improve your image for a better result.
61- Try to photograph more in manual mode.
62- Use HDR only when extremely necessary
63- Always remember what you have learned.
64- Never photograph someone who does not want to be photographed.
65- Always look everywhere, sometimes the best image is behind you
66- The photo is the one behind the camera, not the camera.
67- Errors are allowed. The more errors there are, the more you will learn!
68- When you have an idea and immediately weigh “Mmm, it won’t be right”, do it anyway. In case of doubt, always shoot.
69- Understand and use the histogram, it contains very important information about your photo.
70- Know your camera
71- Take photos when you can.
72- Believe in yourself.
73- Don’t be afraid to get dirty
74- Pay attention to image quality.
75- Your photos are a reflection of your personality (so don’t copy other people’s work).
76- Check the camera settings before taking pictures
77- Thank you more deeply for the lengthy comments and reviews about your photo.
78- I never trust the LCD screen of your camera, the image is always clearer and sharper.
79- Invest in batteries and memory cards to reduce their limitations
80- Learn to enjoy pleasant moments when your camera is not with you.
81- Always arrive at least half an hour before sunset or sunrise to compose your photo.
82- Try to increase your physical and mental limit. Take a few more photos when you think ‘that’s enough’.
83- Pay attention to cloud formations and, if possible, wait for them to fit perfectly into your composition.
84- Visit the same places whenever you can, the light is never the same.
85- Print your images in poster format. You will love it!
86- Calibrate your monitor. Working with an unbalanced monitor is like being with someone you don’t trust, it never ends well.
87- Don’t worry too much about what others think of your photo, and your satisfaction is important (but always try to improve).
88- Never scold. Learn from your mistakes, always look forward and never backwards.
89- Fight against your laziness. Creativity begins with discipline
90- Ask yourself: What do I want to convey with my photos?
91- Always try to innovate, collect new ideas about photography that make you wonder: why not?
92- Find someone who can teach you and give you advice
93- Photography is never a waste of time.
94- There will always be stones in the way, do not be discouraged.
95- There will always be people who don’t like what you do
96- Henri Cartier-Bresson was right when he said: “Your first 10,000 photos will be the worst. “
97- A better camera does not mean better images.
98- Always keep in mind the impression when editing your photos
99- The photography is correct, your best photos will always get more recognition.
100- Write your own list of 100 things you learned during your photo journey.