Tips to start right in the world of professional photography
Photography is one of the creative hobbies
which can pay bills for you. And if done right, it can be turned into a serious
business. It is true that practice makes a man perfect and practicing
photography for years can sharpen your skill and scale up to the level of
professionalism. Some top photography websites are communities for photographers and
like-minded people to share, interact and engage with each other. These
platforms also help in the overall growth of a photographer by providing them
valuable content.
Professional photography is not a one day
affair and demands sheer dedication, sacrifice and commitment. One needs to
burn midnight oil to achieve the stature through hit and trials, calculative decisions,
constant practice, ownership of the projects and years of mastering the art. But
it is important to note down few professional tips about photography, which can
make a difference in your work.
- We all know that photography is all about Light and ironically it is the most overlooked aspect of photography. Light is the most important thing to make a photograph look professional. The art of capturing light is something which is mastered with time. Even top photography websites emphasize on light in their work and creatively define the subject.
- Select a clear subject by zooming in tight. It’s important to be clear with composition before making any action. Choosing lot of subjects in one frame will only clutter the photograph and cause distraction for the viewer. So, it is advisable to first get clarity on composition, then selection of the subject and finally zooming in tight.
- Selecting the right lens for your type of photography is always a smart choice. There will be a time when kit lens will fail and you would not be able to produce best of the quality. It is mandatory for every professional photographer to own series of lenses of their respective type of photography. If you are a travel photographer then it is recommended to own a wide angle lens. Lumix has an association with Leica lenses for their mirrorless cameras.
- Rule-of-thirds to be used in determining the right composition. This is a compositional principle that divides an image into 9 equal sections. The Rule-of-Thirds is a great starting point, especially for certain genres like landscape. A lot of photography events/workshops will talk about this concept, as it is one of the thumb rules of photography.
- Diffuser to soften harsh sunlight - There are times when you have to shoot on a cloudy day and clouds act as a giant diffuser, filtering the harsh rays of the sun. And on a sunny day, the brightness of the sun creates harsh shadows. With a proper diffuser, you can soften that light for a more appealing look.
- Use of Aperture to control the Depth of Field – Aperture is basically a regulator that controls the flow of light through the lens. But surprisingly it also affects the Depth of Field. To control the depth of field in your photograph, one must control the aperture. It’s a balancing act between exposure and depth-of-field.
- Starting with editing basics in Lightroom – Post production is an important part because a RAW looks flat and lacks contrast. Learning Lightroom will improve the editing skills and improve the quality of your work.
Panasonic Lumix India is educating
photographers about mirrorless cameras through photography events and workshops
to build a photography community
which can talk about 4K mirrorless cameras. Lumix India has 1st of
its kind educational centre to guide photographers about Lumix cameras.
Image Reference: techradar, nyip
Image Reference: techradar, nyip
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