Becoming

I really want to become a better photographer and I've started this blog to try and help me.

As photographers we need to be willing to step out of ‘learning’ mode and into ‘doing’ mode.

• This starts with picking up your camera and taking it with you – everywhere
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• It continues with a commitment to regularly lifting that camera to your eye and taking shot after shot
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• It means sometimes stepping outside of one’s comfort zone and feeling a little awkward or self conscious to get the shot.  This is especially hard for me as I get frustrated easily and give up.
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• It means a not being satisfied with the first shot but experimenting with new angles and fresh perspectives on subjects
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• It means not only knowing the ‘rules’ or principles of photography – but having a commitment to practice them (and breaking them)
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• It means going beyond understanding the ’specifications’ and ‘features’ of your camera and actually experimenting with using them
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• It means ‘thinking’ about your photography – planning shots, setting yourself challenges and then critically reflecting upon the photos you take to work out how you could improve. I get into   what I call "snap" mode and stop thinking and just snap away. 
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• It sometimes means sharing your images – not simply to show how good you are and get ‘nice shot’ remarks – but in the hope that others will point out where you might improve
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• It means all of these things and more but most of all it means picking up your camera and using it.

Read more: http://digital-photography-school.com/its-time-to-become-a-better-photographer#ixzz0jrgUwNa8