Amy
Koughan has enjoyed a passion for photography since she was a young
girl and has dedicated her life to developing her skills. She delights
in working with amateurs and new professionals alike to help them to do
the same. “Anybody can become a good photographer,” she says. “All it
takes is a passion for the art and the dedication needed to develop your
technical abilities.” Of course, everybody has to start somewhere, so
these tips are intended for those who are picking up their cameras for
the first time and wish to develop their skills.
Choose Equipment Wisely
A
lot of new photographers make the mistake of buying the most expensive
equipment on the market under the assumption that it will serve their
needs. In truth, most novices should budget themselves and consider the
sort of photos they wish to take before investing in any equipment.
Spending too much at this early juncture could result in you resenting
the purchase if you struggle to develop your skills, plus you may find
that a lot of the features your expensive camera has are lost on you
until you get better.
Extra Memory Cards
Most
photographers start out with digital cameras as they are cheap,
efficient and convenient. The memory card that comes with your camera
will be able to hold a lot of photos, but you will soon start to find
that this space ebbs away, especially when the camera is on its highest
settings. This may result in a situation where you find the perfect
picture, only to discover that your card is full. To avoid this, always
make sure that you have a back-up or two spare so you can keep snapping
away.
Experiment Often
Much
of the joy of photography comes through experimentation. While there
are a lot of useful techniques that you can learn to improve your
skills, many of which can be found online, you shouldn’t feel
constrained in any way when pursuing the hobby. Experiment with
different lighting and angles. You never know, you may end up finding a
technique that you really like, allowing you to come up with photos that
are unique to you.
Be Patient
“Rome
wasn’t built in a day,” says Amy Koughan “and neither were my
photography skills.” The point she is making is that it often takes a
lot of practice and patience to develop your skills as a photographer.
In can be easy to look at your early efforts and allow them to dissuade
you from pursuing the hobby altogether. This would be a waste of the
talent that you have. Instead, treat every photo that you take as a
learning experience and don’t be afraid to ask for help from others.
