Anyone, both professional and amateur, can take an interesting picture. Another question is, which of them will be able to repeat the result? The answer remains the same - both, but the amount of time they take to create such a snapshot will be different. A professional photographer is just different from an amateur in that he is familiar with some secrets that allow him to achieve the desired result quickly and accurately. It is important not to stop being an artist, innovator and researcher.
It is necessary
- - lighting equipment;
- - camera;
Instructions
Step 1
Forget the prejudice that the more expensive your camera is, the more interesting the photos you create. All this is only partly true. In addition to the megapixel count, a good photo is distinguished by a number of criteria that do not depend on the price of your camera.
For example, originality. Perhaps, this criterion is decisive for creating a high-quality picture. You are shooting an advertisement, a reportage, a landscape or a portrait - first of all, your unique view of the subject, that is, the idea, is important. It is the idea that determines the viewer's interest in your photo. So take care of the plot first.
Step 2
Use professional lighting. This is especially important if you are shooting a portrait or doing a session for a model's portfolio. Before setting the lighting yourself, study the photographs of other masters. Pay attention to how the lighting is set. If photography mesmerizes you, try to figure out how lighting plays a role in it. If you don't have your own equipment, rent a studio.
Step 3
Try shooting in location. A professional photographer must be able to work not only in "sterile" studio conditions, but also with live material, especially natural light. So do not close yourself in the studio, go “into the people”, experiment, open up new horizons. A professional shouldn't be afraid to improvise and discover new ways.
Step 4
Keep track of composition, color balance, exposure. Remember that there is no single correct pictorial solution. You can study how other authors use the composition, but there is no point in copying it or just trying to repeat it. What is really interesting is the technique that you invented on your own. This does not mean that all your photographs have to be innovative, but you must be original. In the event that you strive to become a professional.
Step 5
Don't overdo it with effects and editing. The photo editor is great if your original, expressive photo with a great idea and professional implementation has a small, annoying technical slip - like a random object in the background or an unfortunate highlight. In other cases, it is better to refuse to use retouching and photomontage. There is only you, your camera and a great picture taken here and now - strive for such a formula in your work.
