Pursuing a career as a professional photographer

I’ve always been a creative individual and enjoyed expressing my creativity in various ways. Putting pen to paper and writing poetry, drawing and painting trying new techniques and styles, sculpting and photography.

During my art GCSE and A-Level I developed my photography skills. I found photography a very enjoyable way to express my creativity. I loved trying different cameras, modes, experimenting with lighting, using varied subject matters and looking at different setups for scenes. I thoroughly enjoyed black and white photography and found developing my own photographs in the school’s dark room an exciting and memorable experience.

5 common tips that all photographers should know

Becoming a photographer isn’t just about pointing a camera in a direction and clicking a button. There is so much more to it than this. Something that many photographers will soon realise. 

So, what are the basics of being a good photographer? There are a real wealth of top tips that you can try out for yourself, 5 of which we have put together in this post. 

Learn the basics

Whilst sometimes getting the perfect shot can be more luck than anything else, that doesn’t mean that it isn’t worthwhile trying your best to learn the basics. One of the best ways to do this is by taking a photography course. Photography courses online will not only help you to figure out some of the essential elements of taking a photography course, but because you can study them in your own time, you can still work, as you learn. This is ideal for those that are looking to change their career and become a photographer. 

My favourite holiday photo

Being a maniac with a camera from a young age where I take a umpteen shots of the same moment and countless photographs per day my collection of photographs is colossal. Both printed photographs and digital ones are part of my immense collection of photographs.

To me the beauty of a photograph is capturing the moment and experience to treasure forever.

My photographs are very important to me. They evoke memories and emotions. Over the years my photographs have provided comfort and a light of happiness. Looking through my treasured collection of photographs is a way to remember loved ones and good times which was a huge help when I went through dark days of depression.

Love of photography - #throughmyeyez

From a young age I loved photos and cameras. My Dadcu (grandad) was a keen photographer with all the kit and it was a running family joke that you had to watch what you were up to on family days out and special family events because he was sure to capture you in the act as he always had his camera to hand and was watching everyone through the lens.

Those photos he took and old black and white photographs of family and times before me sparked interest in photography and a sentimental love of photographs to capture special moments in time.

Simple ways to capture the moment with a great photo

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Regular readers of this blog will know that I love to take photos to capture the moment when I go to any event. Whether it was my trip to the Milton Club in Manchester or a day out with the girls, I have to get a few snaps. The thing about a good photo is that it captures the moment perfectly. In the future, I will be able to look back on these moments fondly and remember every detail. And, you should be able to do the same. What I have found through my experiences is that you don’t have to be an expert to take a good shot. In fact, you can be a novice and still take a pretty convincing image. For any of my followers that want to improve their photography skills, here are a few tips.