What I've Learned About Photography

I'm not a fan of lists. Such as, 50 ways to this or 10 ways to that. You're not going to get a list of things that I've learned about photography. This will look like a list, but it isn't. Now, smile and read on.

One of the most important things I've learned about photography is, I make photos for myself and no one else. Making photos for yourself comes from the heart. I believe I make my best photos when I keep this mindset. If you are mindful of what people will think of a photo you make, it will never be good enough. It's good enough if you like the scene you capture.

I once read a quote from a photographer who stated one does not "take" photos. One "makes" photos. I believe this is correct.

The camera you know how to use is the best camera for you. I believe it is important to keep your equipment simple. So don't crazy with buying a bunch of stuff that becomes clutter.

If something looks good to you, shoot it and then share it with the world. I believe sharing your best shots is a good thing.

Attending photography courses or going to photography school may be a waste of valuable time and money. If you want to learn about photography, go out and make photos. Make a lot of photos. There more you shoot the more you learn. There are plenty of resources online one can access to learn from other photographers. Read photography blogs.

Zoom with your feet.

I'll close with this quote... "Beauty can be seen in all things, seeing and composing the beauty is what separates the snapshot from the photograph." - Matt Hardy

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