Beware of Well-Meaning Photography Advice

Monday 30 September 2024, 20:40 by Nando Harmsen | 2,933 views | 1 comment

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There is plenty of well-meaning photography advice. It can help you take better photos. But be careful when you follow it. Don't take it too literally. Before you know it, you'll miss the shot or be completely out of balance.

It's good to follow advice. Especially when it helps you become more successful at photography. But be careful with this well-meaning photography advice. Sometimes things can go wrong. Here are five situations where you need to be careful.

1. Press the shutter release gently

Pressing the shutter release hard can mean that you push your camera down as you take the photo. This causes motion blur. Pressing the button very gently and carefully prevents this. Don't do it too slowly, though, or the moment will have passed. That would be a shame.

Pressing the button too slowly can mean that your subject has already gone.

2. Pay attention to the background

The background is incredibly important. If you have a subject, look carefully at the background so that there is nothing distracting in the frame. Keep an eye on your subject, though, so that it hasn't disappeared in the meantime.

Finally got the background right, but where has my model gone?

3. It's about quality

It's about quality, not quantity. In other words, taking more photos doesn't mean you have better photos. So wait until the right moment arrives, and only then take the photo. Don't wait too long, though, or the moment will have passed before you know it.

Unfortunately, I waited too long for that beautiful sunset. The moment has passed.

4. Hold your breath when taking the photo

Holding your breath and perhaps breathing out gently can help you take photos without camera shake. Don't forget to breathe in again, though. If you don't, you'll become short of breath and risk falling unconscious. You could miss a photo opportunity because of it

Damn, forgot to breathe.

5. Be critical when selecting photos

It's sensible to be critical of your own photos. If you're satisfied too quickly, you'll never improve. But don't be too critical, or after years of photography you still won't have a single photo.

For anyone who hasn't got it yet, don't take this article too literally. It's just a bit of humour in a world that is sometimes far too serious. Have fun and laugh a little more often.

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