Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Photography


Its been a year and some since I've started looking at the world through the camera.
A year and some since I've tried to create images in the shadow of amazing photographers.
A year and some since I've been in the most satisfactory relationship ever.

So,some time today, when i was pretty jobless, i got to thinking- What is photography to me? Whats my description of a good photograph? do i judge a photo by its composition, light, colour, contrast, the moment caught, or the people?

It stuck me then, while all these things were important to make a good photograph, a fantastically fabulous photograph is that which speaks to the viewer. Secrets perhaps. But something that the person viewing the photo identifies with.

So here are somethings i have learnt.

1. Don't plan the result. Just be prepared. Chances are you will get amazing shots ( esp on photo walks) without planning them.

2. Shoot constantly, incessantly, unyieldingly.

3. Shoot anything. anything. You never know what makes a beautiful image.

4. Shoot instinctively.

5. It is true. Early morning light rocks!!!!

I'll add up more as and when i learn more..
I am but an infant in photography.






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