I’m one of those people who never took photographs before I got a camera late November. I’ve been taking pictures nearly every day since then, figuring it out as I go, and a few weeks ago I was ready for a photography lesson. I know a few professional photographers, so I’m hiring each for a little tutoring. I had my first lesson, and have been mulling it over ever since.
1. Don’t leave extraneous information in the photo. In fact, don’t be afraid to get rid of extraneous information before you take that picture. Cut those weeds! move that driftwood! And don’t be afraid to crop the heck out of it. (It’s not journalism, it’s art.)
2. If you take a photo at eye height like everyone else, then it’ll look like everyone else’s photo. Use a ladder or get on the ground. (When I explain that my angles are restricted because of the snowpack, he’s not interested. He works for his photos.)
3. Slightly off-kilter doesn’t work. Get your angles right.
before
after
I thought it was a good lesson.
I’m not a photographer, but I just gotta say… I like both pics. And I actually like the first pic the best! lol I like seeing the big view and everything in the background.
Those are good tips! Thanks for passing them along to other amateurs!!
Hi - saw your ad on PW’s site so I thought I would come and take a look. Nice blog - looks like we have some stuff in commmon. I will be back for future visits & hope you will come over and take a look at some of my photos too.