We have already said here that there are several differences between a professional photographer and an amateur, and they are not limited to the question of who makes the most money from photography, professional photographers tend to think differently: they have different attitudes about what to do. when they’re going to photograph and when they’re going to explore the environment to be photographed, however, this doesn’t mean that an amateur photographer can’t think outside the box either, so we’ve selected some ways you can think more professionally when venture into the world of photography.
Since the professional photographer makes a living from his photographic equipment, he tends to be much more careful with professional cameras and photographic lenses. The big names in global photography say they clean up the goals they have every time they finish a job, no matter how. tired are. Follow the same example and keep your lenses away from fingerprints or dust, as well as your camera sensor, so your equipment can last and be worth a lot longer when you have to sell it.
- If you look at it.
- You will notice that most photography professionals.
- Especially those who specialize in landscape.
- When they get into action.
- Do not usually start photographing as soon as they reach their destination.
- The best professionals will spend time getting acquainted.
- With the place.
- They take the time to explore the best possible angles of image.
- If the light is not correct.
- They will wait for it to improve.
- Or even consider returning the next day.
In most scenarios, even professional photographers use the third-party rule to photograph. And is it even important? But there will be times when it will be necessary to break rules like this. You may have a tree in the middle of the frame, or you’ll have to photograph with the camera facing the sun, or you won’t have elements that can help with the framing. If the image is strong by other means, or if the lighting is beautiful, there is no reason to follow the composition rules just by following them. It’s like music: if great composers had never tried “new rules,” the news would never appear.
The professional photographer always tries to have special access to a place to obtain images that escape the “tourist” aspect; If you can shoot from different locations, you can explore angles that most amateur photographers don’t explore and therefore get amazing photos that no one else will have, after all, a minority who think they’re asking for special access to the places they want to photograph.
Especially in documentary photography, photographers should establish a kind of connection and relationship with the model represented, after all, it is not just the image of that person; photography must convey a story, a feeling, is it necessary to show that the professional cares about the story behind this person?in fact, you have to worry.
Whether the model is a victim of disaster, tragedy or represents something cheerful, knowing the model’s personality in depth can help convey those feelings through photography. In addition, it is very important to avoid pointing the camera and taking pictures. Most people are afraid to be recorded with a camera and need to feel comfortable before that. Knowing her and having a relationship with her is a way to reduce this “shame. “