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Night Photography : Try It

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Why do so many casual and amateur photographers shy away from 
taking pictures once the sun goes down? Haven’t they seen the great 
pictures taken at night by other photographers? Maybe they think those 
type pictures can only be made by professional photographers with 
thousands of dollars worth of equipment. Well that line of thinking is 
not true at all.<br />
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“Ooooh oui… oh la la la…!” captured by <a href="http://www.picturesocial.com/profile/bryangwong" target="_blank">Bryan</a></div>
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Taking night shots is not as difficult as some may think. If you have
 a camera, a tripod, and a subject you can take some great night shots. 
That is, as long as there is some light available. It can be artificial 
light, moonlight, or ambient light from the atmosphere just after 
sunset.<br />
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Night photography gives you a chance to have the type of shots that 
are out of the ordinary—not the same type pictures everyone else has.<br />

A few of the more popular night photography subjects are city 
skylines, well lit downtown areas, moonlit scenes, and tourist 
attraction areas. However, any scene in your own neighborhood or town 
that has some sort of light in it is fair game for night photography.<br />

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<h4>
Timing</h4>
You don’t have to be out at midnight to take night shots. Some of the
 best night shots are taken right after the sun has set. Sure it’s dark,
 but there is still a little ambient light remaining from the sunset in 
the air. This is important because you might be able to record a little 
more detail in the shadow areas of the scene at this time of evening. As
 it gets later in the evening, many of the shadow areas will appear very
 dark or black with no detail unless there is some sort of artificial 
light around that area.<br />

<h4>
Camera</h4>
What type camera will you need? A Digital Single Lens Reflex camera 
(DSLR) is the best choice for night photography. That’s because when 
using a DSLR camera you’ll have more control over the camera’s exposure 
settings. Taking pictures at night will require longer exposure times 
and a DSLR has more options for changing the exposure settings.<br />

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<a href="http://www.picturesocial.com/photo/union-station-6" target="_blank"><img alt="night photography" class="size-full wp-image-24737 " height="285" src="http://cdn.picturecorrect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/night-photography2.jpg" title="night-photography2" width="570" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text">
“Union Station” captured by <a href="http://www.picturesocial.com/profile/TorreyGleave" target="_blank">Torrey</a></div>
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However, you can also use a compact camera to take night pictures. 
Most digital compact cameras have some sort of night mode setting, such 
as night landscape. A night mode setting will keep the camera’s shutter 
open for longer periods of time so that the image sensor can absorb more
 light. The main problem with using a compact camera for night 
photography is that you won’t be able to choose the exposure settings. 
In spite of that, your camera’s automatic night mode setting may still 
be able to produce some good images at times.<br />

<h4>
Tripod</h4>
A tripod is a must! When taking pictures at night the cameras’ 
shutter can be open for seconds instead of fractions of a second. It is 
practically impossible to obtain a sharp image using a shutter speed of 
less than 1/30th of a second while the camera is being hand held. So 
make sure to use a tripod. Also try using your cameras’ self timer or a 
remote shutter release when using a tripod. The reason for that is 
because there may be some camera shake when your finger presses the 
shutter release even when the camera is on a tripod.<br />

<h4>
Camera Settings</h4>
What are the best camera exposure settings for night photography? 
There are no standard exposure settings for night photography. Just like
 daytime photography, the exposure settings for night photography will 
depend on the amount of available light in a scene.<br />

Get started by taking a shot of your night scene. You can start by 
using your camera’s automatic mode or any other mode you choose. Take a 
look at the result on the LCD screen. If the image is too light or dark,
 adjust your settings accordingly.<br />

If you’re using a DSLR camera, you will be able to manually change 
the camera aperture or shutter speed. If you’re using a compact digital 
camera, try using the exposure compensation EV+ or EV- feature. That 
will allow more or less light into the camera. (Note: You might not be 
able to use that feature while in a night mode.)<br />
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<div class="wp-caption alignnone" id="attachment_24738" style="width: 580px;">
<a href="http://www.picturesocial.com/photo/lv-nite" target="_blank"><img alt="low light picture" class="size-full wp-image-24738 " height="377" src="http://cdn.picturecorrect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/night-photography3.jpg" title="night-photography3" width="570" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text">
“LV@nite” captured by <a href="http://www.picturesocial.com/profile/JohnC" target="_blank">John C</a></div>
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<h4>
Bracketing</h4>
Bracketing your exposures can be helpful when taking night shots. 
Bracketing your exposures means to take several shots of the same scene 
at different exposure settings. Take one or two that will be darker and 
one or two that will be lighter than the recommended exposure setting. 
You will then have more images to choose from when deciding which 
exposure setting was the best.<br />

Overall taking night pictures is not more difficult than taking 
pictures in the daytime. It might be a little challenging in the 
beginning but it will be a fun and exciting challenge. Once you know a 
little about camera exposure basics and the operation of your camera, 
you are well on your way to getting that great night shot.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">source : <a href="http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/try-night-photography/">http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/try-night-photography/</a></span>

Night Photography : Try It

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6 Tips to Make Great Photographs with the iPhone 6

Shovon Lal Saha

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Title: 6 Tips to Make Great Photographs with the iPhone 6
Author: Shovon Lal Saha
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When you leave home and hit the road, be it for work, play, or pretty much anything you set out to do, you should always carry a ca...

When you leave home and hit the road, be it for work, play, or pretty
 much anything you set out to do, you should always carry a camera. 
There is a photographic axiom that says, “What is the best camera? The 
camera you have with you!” and that is undeniably true. The camera you 
will sling over your shoulder is going to change over the years and a 
new camera can stimulate you and put you into a photo-taking mood by 
simply being new. The technology changes, and even the great masters 
used a range of cameras across their careers.<br />
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_185861" style="width: 535px;">
<img alt="This shot was taken while I was at a stop light sitting on my Vespa. I looked up and the drama of the clouds struck me. I slipped the phone out of my pocket pointed it straight up and make this shot. It looked good in color, but the B&W was more dramatic." class="size-full wp-image-185861" height="700" src="http://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2015/10/clouds-and-buildings.jpg" width="525" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
This
 shot was taken while I was at a stop light sitting on my Vespa. I 
looked up and the drama of the clouds struck me. I slipped the phone out
 of my pocket pointed it straight up and make this shot. It looked good 
in color, but the B&W was more dramatic.</div>
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But sometimes you leave your camera at home because it’s just too 
heavy and cumbersome. Compositions and photo movements abound, just 
because you don’t have your camera with you doesn’t mean you aren’t 
seeing and the photo opportunities are not present. Three things you 
don’t leave at home that are non-negotiable are; keys, wallet and mobile
 phone. The camera and phone combo may be the greatest technological 
achievement of the 21st century because it allows us to always have a 
camera with us, and the ability to share our images.<br />

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<img alt="Taken at dusk on a bridge over the Arno River in Florence. I pushed the saturation to give it extra punch. I also shot this with my trusty Fuji X-Pro1, but made the same shot with the iPhone so I could tag and share it by the time I stepped off the bridge." class="size-full wp-image-185862" height="480" src="http://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2015/10/arno-river.jpg" width="640" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Taken
 at dusk on a bridge over the Arno River in Florence. I pushed the 
saturation to give it extra punch. I also shot this with my trusty Fuji 
XPro1, but made the same shot with the iPhone so I could tag and share 
it by the time I stepped off the bridge.</div>
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My only ‘photo-phone’ experience so far has been using the Apple 
iPhone, so if you are going to call me an Apple fan boy, go ahead, I 
accept that moniker because I believe in the iPhone and started off with
 an iPhone 3 in 2007. The first photo I took was a homeless person in a 
ATM bank lobby. Later I would shoot what might have been the first 
iPhone wedding of NY fashion designer Michele Korn using only the iPhone
 3. <br />

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<img alt="Keep your eyes open when walking and when you see something interesting, bam! You can capture faster than you can call your mom. Construction site for Hudson Yards project in NYC. " class="size-full wp-image-185863" height="421" src="http://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2015/10/hudson-yards-construction.jpg" width="640" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Keep
 your eyes open when walking and when you see something interesting, 
bam! You can capture faster than you can call your mom. Construction 
site for Hudson Yards project in NYC.</div>
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I fell in love with the device, simply because it was always in my 
pocket! Dutifully I went from iPhone 3, to 4, to 4s, skipped a 5 and got
 the 6 early in 2015. The progression has been upward, but the 6 was a 
big leap in quality from its predecessors. All images shown in this blog
 post were taken this year with the iPhone 6.<br />

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<img alt="Still life with the iPhone, you bet!" class="size-full wp-image-185864" height="700" src="http://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2015/10/homage-to-edward-weston.jpg" width="475" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Still life with the iPhone, you bet!</div>
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So here are my 6 recommendations for getting better photos when shooting with an iPhone:<br />

<h3>
#1: Keep Your Lens Clean</h3>
Wipe you lens off each time you go to make a photograph. That lens is
 tiny, and you need it as clean as can be to maintain sharpness. A 
finger print will substantially soften the image and lower contrast. An 
actual smudge or what we call “schmutz” in New York will diffuse your 
image to the point of total failure. Use your t-shirt, a tissue, or 
whatever you have handy. Of course a micro fiber is the best choice. My 
wife Barbara keeps her iPhone in a micro fiber pouch to protect it in 
her pocket book from scratches and that makes a great way to keep the 
lens smudge and scratch free.<br />

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<img alt="Nikki Sixx on tour with Six AM. I was about 15 feet back and did cropped in post. The colors were awful as most concert photography is, so I just converted to black and white. " class="size-full wp-image-185865" height="700" src="http://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2015/10/428.jpg" width="601" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Nikki
 Sixx on tour with Six AM. I was about 15 feet back and did cropped in 
post. The colors were awful as most concert photography is, so I just 
converted to black and white.</div>
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<h3>
#2: Be Touchy</h3>
Your phone does have auto-focus and auto-exposure, but it can get 
fooled. Compose your image first, and then tap on the subject of your 
photo. Once you have a focus and exposure lock, you can then drag your 
finger up or down to adjust exposure. Very useful for backlit subjects 
and in that case, touch up for + exposure. This will come handy when you
 are shooting at the beach or in a snow scene.<br />

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<img alt="View from Little Round Top over the Valley of Death at Gettysburg, PA. This is a great example of working the exposure. I tapped the cannon and then had to further adjust the exposure due to the setting sun in the photo." class="size-full wp-image-185866" height="505" src="http://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2015/10/little_round_top.jpg" width="640" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
View
 from Little Round Top over the Valley of Death at Gettysburg, PA. This 
is a great example of working the exposure. I tapped the cannon and then
 had to further adjust the exposure due to the setting sun in the photo.</div>
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<h3>
#3: Shoot Standard</h3>
Capture with the standard camera setting. Don’t bother with the HDR 
mode, it’s better to adjust your image later in a post-processing app 
which we will talk about later. The standard photo is a 4:3 ratio which 
will give you a standard image. You might want to consider shooting in 
square mode if you plan on using Instagram, since Instagram forces you 
to use square compositions. This will save you having to crop later and 
perhaps missing a part of the image that you wanted in or is needed for 
the composition. Getting it as close to perfect in the capture, then 
fine tuning later in post is a great rule of thumb.<br />

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<img alt="I saw this composition across the street and waited about 3 minutes for the traffic to clear. Look close, they are all on their phones! I corrected the perspective in Snapseed to make the lines all straight. " class="size-full wp-image-185867" height="700" src="http://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2015/10/take-a-break.jpg" width="525" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
I
 saw this composition across the street and waited about 3 minutes for 
the traffic to clear. Look close, they are all on their phones! I 
corrected the perspective in Snapseed to make the lines all straight.</div>
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<h3>
#4: Avoid Flash</h3>
Turn the flash off. Yup, unless it is really dark, like the inside of
 club or outside at night and you are shooting a subject less than 7 
feet away, the flash (which is really a LED light and not a flash at 
all) will make a crappy photo. There are three settings, off, on, and 
auto. By default it’s on auto out of the box, you will want to set that 
to off. I never ever use the flash function, I hate the way it looks. A 
trick to use if you must shoot in the dark, is have a friend hold up 
their iPhone and use it as a flash light. This way, the angle of light 
gives shape as opposed to your flash right next to the lens making a 
flat over exposed image.<br />

<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_185868" style="width: 535px;">
<img alt="Go ahead, be that person who posts their food, but make sure it looks good! If you can’t shoot your dish in good light then just don’t. Use the table-cloth to add to the ambiance, feel free to arrange the salt shaker and utensils so it looks good. Never use the flash!" class="size-full wp-image-185868" height="700" src="http://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2015/10/pici.jpg" width="525" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Go
 ahead, be that person who posts their food, but make sure it looks 
good! If you can’t shoot your dish in good light then just don’t. Use 
the table cloth to add to the ambiance, feel free to arrange the salt 
shaker and utensils so it looks good. Never use the flash!</div>
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<h3>
#5: Avoid Zoom</h3>
Use minimal if any zoom. Any zooming you do by pinching the image 
will digitally zoom it, and it’s better to just do that in a post app. I
 advocate if you are good with composition to use a little bit of zoom 
if you can’t physically get closer, like a shooting a building across a 
busy street, but really cropping should be done in post to maintain 
quality. When you have to 8 to 12 megapixels like the iPhone has, you 
have plenty of pixels to crop in post. Also, your focus can be tricked 
if you zoom heavily.<br />

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<img alt="Street shooting with the iPhone you never miss a shot. Just keep an eye on the street signs so you don't get a ticket!" class="size-full wp-image-185869" height="700" src="http://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2015/10/parking-ticket.jpg" width="525" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Street shooting with the iPhone you never miss a shot. Just keep an eye on the street signs so you don’t get a ticket!</div>
</div>
<h3>
#6: Use Snapseed for Editing</h3>
Use the best app ever invented, and that is Snapseed (find it free on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snapseed/id439438619?mt=8" target="_blank" title="">iTunes</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.niksoftware.snapseed&hl=en" target="_blank" title="">Google Play</a>). Invented by Nik and then <a href="http://petapixel.com/2012/09/17/google-snaps-up-snapseed-now-ready-to-battle-facebooks-instagram/">acquired by Google</a>,
 Snapseed does it all. I love Snapseed because it’s free, and it’s 
spectacular. I used to advocate Adobe PS Express and Camera bag but 
Google has super charged Snapseed into a beast of an app. And did I 
mention it’s free? Every image you see on this page was captured with 
the iPhone, then opened up with Snapseed and edited.<br />

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<img alt="NY Harbor from a tall building in Battery Park. the Drama filter in Snapseed just really brings out the rays of light and clouds." class="size-full wp-image-185870" height="700" src="http://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2015/10/view-from-jerrys.jpg" width="553" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
NY
 Harbor from a tall building in Battery Park. the Drama filter in 
Snapseed just really brings out the rays of light and clouds.</div>
</div>
Well there you have it. Six tips to make you iPhone experience rock. Keep shooting!<br />

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<img alt="The house I summered in when I was a kid in the 70's. Bradley Beach. " class="size-full wp-image-185871" height="654" src="http://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2015/10/bradley_beach.jpg" width="640" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
The house I summered in when I was a kid in the 70’s. Bradley Beach.</div>
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<img alt="armslength" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-185872" height="700" src="http://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2015/10/armslength.jpg" width="525" /><br />

And lastly, my two favorite things to shoot, my wife, Barbara, and the Raven Wing my Harley Davidson.<br />

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<span style="font-size: x-small;">source: <a href="http://petapixel.com/2015/10/11/6-tips-to-make-great-photographs-with-the-iphone-6/">http://petapixel.com/2015/10/11/6-tips-to-make-great-photographs-with-the-iphone-6/</a></span><br />

6 Tips to Make Great Photographs with the iPhone 6

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Photography Tips for Absolute Beginners

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So you have decided you might like to try getting into photography, you have either just acquired a new camera or are about to, where do yo...

So you have decided you might like to try getting into photography, 
you have either just acquired a new camera or are about to, where do you
 begin?<br />
<br />

Here are some photography tips for absolute beginners to help get you started:<br />

<h2>
Buying gear</h2>
Your gear does not make you a good photographer. If you are just 
starting out, a top of the line camera is likely to not ony be be a 
waste of money for you, but also make your learning process a bit 
trickier. A bit like buying a formula one race car to learn to drive.<br />

When you do want to buy gear, research first. It’s really helpful to 
take a look at some photography forums or articles here on dPS to find 
tips on <a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/guide-to-buying-your-first-dslr/" target="_blank">beginner cameras</a>.
 Once you find something that sounds viable and fits your budget, read 
reviews, and again look to forums such as Flickr, where there is a chat 
group for nearly every brand or model of camera, and they are often more
 honest about any issues.<br />

The same applies to other gear like lighting. You don’t need to set 
yourself up with professional soft boxes to try studio lit portraits, 
you can try some of these <a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/creating-effective-diy-studio-lighting-with-household-items/" target="_blank">DIY lighting tips</a>, or find some cheap beginner setups on Amazon or Ebay.<br />

<h2>
Take lots of photographs</h2>
<blockquote>
<em>“Your first ten thousand photographs are your worst”</em> – Henri Cartier-Bresson</blockquote>
As with any skill, the more you use it, the better you get. As you 
progress with your photography and look back on those early beginner 
shots you thought were fabulous, you’ll be able to see Mr. 
Cartier-Bresson was very right.<br />

<h2>
Read the manual</h2>
Camera manuals are at best, the most boring thing you have ever read 
in your life, with the possible exception of that friend that wanted you
 to read all 600 pages of their poetry about love and skin rashes.<br />

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<img alt="Wile not an exciting read, going over the manual is very helpful." class="wp-image-91422 size-post-large-image" height="436" src="http://digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/absolute-beginner-phtography-tips2-717x436.jpg" width="717" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Camera manuals are not exactly a riveting read.</div>
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It’s a good thing both in the beginning, and to refresh down the 
track, to know how this wonderful instrument (your camera) actually 
works. Even if you don’t recall all of it, that doesn’t matter, you will
 learn or be reminded of something helpful.<br />

Yet it’s such a hard thing to read that manual! So it’s best to place
 it somewhere where you can push through it in small instalments while 
you are passing some time such as: the bathroom, in the car if 
circumstances have you often sitting there waiting for the kids, or at 
work during lunch break. Just as long as you give that thing a good 
going over.<br />

<h2>
Workshops and courses</h2>
So you’ve got the photography bug. You might be thinking, “Ooooo! 
I’ll sign up to a bunch of courses, workshops, buy online courses.” It 
might seem like a good idea and while they can be fantastic, I don’t 
recommend going nuts with your enthusiasm, and signing up for courses 
and workshops the moment you get the photography buzz.<br />

You are currently reading one of the most useful photography sites on
 the entire internet. There is more information, tips and tutorials on 
this site, and others, than you will ever need to get you started and 
beyond. Once you get the hang of things, then you will have a better 
idea of the type of courses and workshops that would suit you. So I’m 
not saying don’t take a course – just wait until you know what suits 
your needs.<br />

<h2>
Connect with other photographers</h2>
This is invaluable, whether you sign up to an online group that use 
your brand of camera, or join a local camera club, your photography will
 progress faster, and it will be more fun with the help of fellow 
shutterbugs.<br />

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<img alt="Even other beginners can help you learn new photography skills." class="wp-image-91429 size-post-large-image" height="528" src="http://digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/absolute-beginner-phtography-tips-3r-717x528.jpg" width="717" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Connecting with other photographers is a great way to learn more and get inspired.</div>
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Camera clubs often have monthly competitions to practice with and 
sometimes organize photo tours, exhibitions and other activities. 
Talking with knowledgeable photographers or even fellow beginners can 
not only inspire, but also keep you motivated.<br />

Sign up to some reputable photography newsletters and Facebook pages,
 or even approach photographers you admire to ask questions. Most 
professional photographers don’t mind answering a few questions, as long
 as you are respectful and polite, and don’t demand too much of their 
time.<br />

<h2>
Try everything</h2>
You may have taken up photography with a certain style or subject in 
mind, but it can be helpful to try all styles. You never know what you 
might have a knack for, or what you will learn along the way.<br />

<h2>
Getting feedback</h2>
Your friends and family may love you but they will lie to you about 
your photography. Unless you have a very honest friend or family member 
who actually knows a bit about photography, it’s often more beneficial 
to get feedback from strangers.<br />

Signing up to a photo sharing site where others can comment on your 
work will get you mostly honest feedback, sometimes brutally so. I 
posted the image below on a feedback site some years ago. Aware the 
image had faults, I was keen to hear what someone else could point out 
for me, that I might not have seen after working so closely on the 
image.<br />

A fellow submitted a lengthy comment , basically pulled it apart, 
pointing out several (million it seemed) faults, he really went to town 
on it. But while the comments were brutal and borderline unkind, it was 
useful advice. All of which I ignored in regards to that image, but was 
useful for later attempts.<br />

<h2>
Enter free competitions</h2>
If you have loads of money to spend, and confidence in your work, by 
all means as a beginner enter some of the big competitions. You wouldn’t
 be the first to take out a major prize in the first few months of 
picking up a camera. But there are loads of free competitions out there 
for you to throw some images, at and see how they go. Have a read of 
this <a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-win-a-photography-competition/" target="_blank">helpful guide</a> to entering competitions.<br />

<h2>
Aim to get off Auto settings</h2>
If you really want to be a good photographer, this is vital. No rush 
though! Just enjoy photographing in Auto Mode, and experiment with the 
settings as you go. Manual settings are not nearly as difficult as some 
beginners think. It can be a bit like learning to drive. In the 
beginning, it can be challenging to manage gears, indicators, and 
steering, all the while trying not veer off the road. But, with a bit of
 patience and practice, it becomes second nature. When you are ready to 
try manual settings there are plenty of <a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/getting-off-auto-manual-aperture-and-shutter-priority-modes-explained/" target="_blank">beginner guides</a> and <a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/cheat-sheet-getting-control-camera-manual-mode/" target="_blank">cheat sheets</a> here on dPS.<br />

<h2>
The digital darkroom</h2>
If you are really into your photography, you will need some sort of 
editing program. In the days of film photography you needed a darkroom 
and the use of heavy chemicals. But these days, thanks to modern 
technology, you can edit almost anywhere.<br />

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<img alt="With today's digital darkroom you can edit your photo's pretty much anywhere and chemical free." class="wp-image-91430 size-post-large-image" height="453" src="http://digital-photography-school.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/absolute-beginner-phtography-tips-4r-717x453.jpg" width="717" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
These days your darkroom can even be in bed with some accompaniments.</div>
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There are <a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/tips-on-choosing-a-free-photo-editor-for-post-processing/">free and simple programs</a>
 like Picasa, which have their limits, but are good for those just 
starting out. Then there are the big guns like Photoshop and Lightroom, 
which can be daunting for beginners, but it’s worth learning even just 
the basics of these programs, if you intend to get serious about your 
photography at some point. As with getting off Auto settings, it’s not 
as difficult as it may seem at first, and the internet is bursting with 
free tutorials on pretty much any program you choose.<br />

<h2>
Have fun</h2>
This is the best and most important part of photography, the enjoyment of it.<br />

Don’t get bogged down by unsuccessful attempts, or by comparing 
yourself to professionals. Even the best photographers in the world were
 beginners at some point. Just keep taking photographs, keep learning, 
keep challenging yourself, and above all keep enjoying the fun you can 
have with photography.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">source: <a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/photography-tips-absolute-beginners/">http://digital-photography-school.com/photography-tips-absolute-beginners/</a></span>

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