 I love photography (as you’ve probably already figured out!), but even with my passion for photography, I can run into slumps. I can become unmotivated or uninspired. Life can even interfere with my photography—making hard to find time to get out to shoot. That’s why I PLAN time. I need uninterrupted photography time in my schedule. It’s my getaway and it’s my inspiration. I don’t mean reading time or YouTube time/learning time, but actual-get out there and take some picture-time! It calms me and refocuses me on photography. I have to plan this time on a regular basis. Even when I’m feeling so uninspired that I have no idea what or where I’m going to go to shoot, I still go out there and just start. Once I start pushing that shutter, I get into a zone and my creativity start flowing again. If you want to go anywhere with your photography, then regular time dedicated to photography is what is needed. So, if you aren’t going out on a consistent schedule, I suggest you start making time for it. It’s worth it and will help you grow as a photographer.
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 Something a lot of beginner photographers do is forget that they can take photographs from more perspectives than just standing. Often, they forget that their knees bend or that their arms raise. I think the longer I shoot, the more I learn to move and get on the perspective of my subjects. For instance, if I’m taking images of a butterfly on the ground, I’m probably going to put my camera on the ground to take the pictures. Often beginners spend their time looking down on low subjects or up on high subjects. An example of this would be taking a picture of a puppy. The instinct of the beginner photographer is to stand over the puppy and shoot down (having the puppy look up into the camera). While that image can work, a more compelling image tends to be to get down to eye level with the puppy and then take the picture. That works with most subjects with eyes—get on eye level. This works with subjects without eyes too. Get on the level with your subject. This fern is a case in point. I didn’t take the image from above. I got down, low to the ground and shot the subject on its level. I don’t think you would have been able to see the fern uncurling if I had shot it from above. Don’t be afraid to take your time, when taking pictures, and slowing down. Examine the scene and find the best angle from which to shoot. Above all else, have fun!!  Dalton Farms, Swedesboro, NJ 1 1/2 hour drive A couple of years ago, while making photography goals for the new year, it was suggested by another photographer that I make monthly “trips” one of my goals. At first, I thought there was no way I could afford to make monthly photography trips. Then he explained that these “trips” don’t have to be huge expenditures. He went on to elaborate. These adventures could all be within a 2 to 3 hour driving distance of home. It could be a way to get to explore my local area and yet make photography adventures at the same time. I have to admit, this distance was doable for me and yet for the most part, unexplored by me so far. I committed to this goal for that year and made twelve outings. I looked for events & happenings within a 2 to 3 hour radius of my home. I found parks, animal sanctuaries and hiking trails. As a matter of fact, I found so many things that interested me that I’ve kept this goal as a goal still—3 years later. I’d like to suggest you consider this as a photography goal for yourself. If you want to improve your photography, if you are bored with your current subject matter and are looking for some inspiration, this is a goal that can help you. Pack some meals, plan some excursions, charge your gear and head out! You’ll be amazed what you can find that is practically outside your back door. |
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