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.
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.
Do check out my flickr album HERE
Hey megi,
ReplyDeleteWhat you have learnt are truly valuable and insightful...
And the photo there, in this pic, is beautiful!
Keep your viewpoints on photography coming!