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Taking photos gives a very special feeling. If you're just getting started and want to make photography a hobby, focus on the basics, such as mounting photo equipment, practicing taking photos with manual mode, using a tripod and organizing your composition. Department for photos. If you are a pro and want to start a photography career, build from the basics and develop your business goals.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Invest in basic equipment

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   Choose the right camera for you. If you are new to photography, choose a regular digital camera or a digital single-lens Reflex (DSLR) camera that you are comfortable using. It is not necessary to choose high-resolution or expensive cameras. Just start with an affordable camera and buy more used gear when you want to dig deeper.
   • You can purchase the refurbished camera for the convenience of learning.
   • Regardless of which camera you buy, it is important to read the user manual. You will know what special features are on your camera.

   

   
   

   Or Gozal

   Photographer Or Gozal has been an amateur photographer since 2007. Her work has been published in notable publications such as National Geographic and Stanford University's Leland Quarter.

   

   Or Gozal
   Photographer

   You don't need to buy an expensive machine to learn the basics. "A regular camera is enough to learn the basics and build a solid foundation. If you have a tight budget, you can experiment with it," said photographer Or Gozal. If you are ready for a camera, however, choose a DSLR for beginners I started with the Canon Rebel T3; for the time being, I will choose either Canon T6i or Nikon D3300 camera. "

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   Buy prime lenses if you use a DSLR camera. For good control over the image, especially the lighting and font removal modes, you should choose a prime camera. This is a fixed lens so the negative cannot be changed. Prime lenses are suitable for use when you are new to balancing the aperture, shutter speed, and light sensitivity of an image.
   • Familiar prime lenses usually have a 50mm focal length and 1.8 aperture.

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   Buy multiple memory cards so you have spare memory. You often think that just one memory card with large capacity is enough. However, the memory card may become lost or become unusable after a period of time. Buy multiple memory cards with different capacities and put a few in your camera bag so that you don't have to worry about storing photos.
   • Memory cards generally last from 2 to 5 years, so you will need to replace them periodically.

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   Buy a tripod to take sharp photos. You just need to buy a cheap tripod to keep the camera still. A tripod will hold the camera steady so you take photos at a slower shutter speed without fear of blurring. For example, you can take photos at night with low brightness.
   • If you can't afford a tripod, use a stack of books or place your camera on a flat surface to keep it steady.

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   Store the camera in a dedicated bag. Purchase a dedicated camera bag or backpack to hold your camera with your carry-on lenses and tripod. Make sure the bag is comfortable to carry, or you'll never want to use it again.
   • Most camera bags have small compartments for lenses, filters, and memory cards.

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   Install photo editing software on your computer. Computer photo editing is an important part of making great photos. Choose photo editing software that has the tools you think you'll need in post, such as color balance adjustments and contrast changes.
   • Familiar photo editing programs include Capture One Pro, Adobe Lightroom, and Photoshop. Just make sure the photo is not blurred.
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Method 2 of 3: Learn the secret of good photography

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   Capture things that inspire you. Find something that makes you passionate about photography and spend a lot of time shooting. Instead of trying to take the perfect picture, shoot what excites or excites you.
   • For example, if you love traveling, you can capture everything on the trip. Over time, you will find yourself especially interested in photographing architecture or people.

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   Learn how to organize your photos. As a beginner, it's a good idea to shoot everything that catches your attention. Focus on everything that appears in the viewfinder before taking a photo. The familiar photography tip is to organize your photos according to the rule of thirds. You will first imagine your frame divided into three horizontal and vertical sections. The next thing is to align the subjects along these lines.
   • For example, instead of photographing a tree in the center of the frame, you would move the camera so that the tree is in the bottom left corner of the frame and you can see the valley in the background.
   • If you prefer to take a close-up of something, such as a flower or a bug, you will use close-up photography. This is how you can capture every detail clearly.

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   Adjust the distance between you and the subject. After you have found a subject to capture and have arranged your composition, you will take several test shots. Next, you move closer to the subject to get a close-up frame and take more photos. Move around to capture the subject from a variety of perspectives and move away from the subject. You will find that taking close-up or telephoto shots results in a better image than you imagined.
   • Here's a great tip to try if you don't know how to take good photos. Just move around the subject until you find an eye-catching angle.

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   Experiment with exposure to get good control over image quality. You will probably start taking pictures using the camera's automatic mode. Continue shooting with auto until you are ready to learn more and be more creative. When you switch to manual shooting, you control the aperture, shutter speed and light sensitivity. These are the factors that contribute to photo quality.
   • For example, imagine you want to take pictures of your race. If you shoot using auto mode, the camera will probably keep the action to produce still images. If you want to create an image with the runner that is blurred and looking like he is moving, use manual mode to slow down the shutter speed.

   Advice: If manual adjustment confuses you, focus on understanding each element. For example, choose aperture-priority shooting before combining with other exposure modes.

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   Take some practice time when you can. The best way to improve your photography skills is to shoot regularly. For even more fun, challenge yourself and send a photo to your photography instructor or friend. For example, you might ask for the challenge of photographing action one day, then nature photograph the next day and food or fashion photos the next.
   • Try signing up for a photography class or taking part in a seminar where you can get a unique evaluation of your work.
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Method 3 of 3: Embark on a career in photography

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   Experiment with many different areas of photography. If you want to build a career in photography, you need to know what area you want to focus on. If you haven't already, take the time to experiment with different arrays. For example, you can focus on:
   • Art photography
   • Fashion segment
   • Food and product segments
   • Array of nature and landscape
   • Array family and events
   • Photo reportage array

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   Build your portfolio with your top work. After accumulating many proud photos, you will select 10-20 works to form your portfolio. Choose the photos you want to show potential customers. Keep in mind, your portfolio should clearly show the style of photography you want to pursue in your career.
   • Create a paper portfolio that you can view with your client and an online portfolio that can be easily referenced.

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   Share your achievements on social media. Be active on social media like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Regularly posting articles and photos will attract followers to help you get valuable work. Remember to lead visitors to your website so they can either buy your work or hire you to take pictures.
   • Some photographers like to focus on social media before building a portfolio. Since there's no right or wrong approach, do whatever makes you feel comfortable.

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   Learn the business side of becoming a professional photographer. If you want to take your photography career seriously, remember that there are many other things you will have to do besides taking photos. You should consider whether you are comfortable balancing these requirements, or if you want to find a business partner.
   • Photographers also need good communication skills because you have to interact with the client.

   Advice: It can be helpful if you have experience in revenue management, web design and social networking.

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   Set realistic goals for yourself. It is often easy to feel despair when your photography career is not growing as quickly as expected. To keep track of your progress, you need to combine short-term and long-term goals that you can achieve. Set a few deadlines for your goal so that you are responsible for fulfilling it.
   • For example, aim to photograph 3 weddings in a year. The long-term goal will be to take wedding photos every weekend during the summer.
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Advice

• If you want to take pictures of strangers, you should ask for their permission before taking photos.
• Bring only the camera device you will use for carrying convenience.
• Check out your favorite magazines and books for more photo ideas.