Several methods to improve shooting level.

Although every road to becoming a real photographer is different, there are similar roads to success. I hope the following content can help and guide y

Several methods to improve shooting level.

Although every road to becoming a real photographer is different, there are similar roads to success. I hope the following content can help and guide you in your journey to become a mature photographer. I'll take you to get to know it.

Methods to improve shooting level 1, learning guidance

So far, too many people have neglected to learn the instructions of cameras, lenses and flashlights. The manual provides you with the necessary and important information to master the camera. Don't expect to fully understand the instructions by reading them quickly, it takes a lot of effort to understand them. Even photographers with decades of experience will carefully read the instructions of each newly purchased equipment. It is important to know this camera thoroughly. I will use it when necessary.

Methods to improve shooting level II. Use equipment

Always use your photographic equipment, including camera, lens, tripod, pan/tilt, filter, flash and so on. That way you will be relaxed when shooting. The more you use it, the more familiar you will be with all the functions of the camera. Turn on the computer and find the most suitable operation mode from the menu, which will help you to operate easily. When you use the camera, be sure to master the function of each button. If you don't know, look it up in the manual.

Once, when shooting ducks, the photographer happened to find a mandarin duck courting, and there was always an unexpected gain in photography.

Methods to improve shooting level 3. Subscribe to magazines.

Magazines about photography and natural history are very useful and it is necessary to subscribe. Because magazines are basically monthly or quarterly, they can report the latest development of photography in time. Nature photography technology has not changed much, but the equipment is updated very quickly. Magazines will publish the latest information about cameras, lenses, tripods, printers and software. In addition to the update information of the equipment, the magazine will also publish the shooting location of color pictures, and may also publish an exclusive interview with the top photographers of this era.

Some books and magazines about birds can help you find places to shoot unusual birds.

Methods to improve shooting level 4. Join a photography club.

You can gain a lot of knowledge by discussing cameras, shooting skills and attractive shooting locations with club members. Information among club members is shared free of charge, and some senior members also provide photography instruction programs. The club has a photo contest and a photo review. Some societies also organize competitions between societies or hold seminars on teaching photography.

Ming family members of Shanxi Nicole Club welcome you to join us!

▲ Participating in outdoor shooting activities of Ming family members, the mutual communication between film friends is of great help to improve their photography level.

Riding a mount is the best way to go to remote mountainous areas, and you can see or photograph very rare distant scenery.

Methods to improve shooting level 5. Join the photography teaching project

Participating in photography seminars, studios and photography tours is an effective way to improve photography skills.

A seminar usually lasts only one day, but it can last two or three days. Usually taught by skilled photographers. Submit teaching slides or digital programs on various topics. A good seminar can provide detailed notes. Because of the large number of participants, the average cost per person will not be too high.

Be sure to attend seminars that suit your interests. A seminar on wedding photography will not be useful for nature photography.

In Samburu National Park in Kenya, this group of African elephants drinking water formed a great composition.

Methods to improve shooting level 6. Join a photography studio.

There are many kinds of photography studios, which can be one-day photography of wild flowers in the park or one-week photography of autumn colors in the forest. Location photography studios usually shoot in the early morning and evening with good weather and light. Experienced photographers will guide students and help them get the best photos possible.

On a cold morning, frost blew down a dead American black pine. We filmed this decisive moment with the shutter of cable release.

Methods to improve shooting level 7. Join a photo tour group.

Photo tours are usually led by experienced professional photographers to shoot far away from home, and you may even take a beautiful photo tour of Africa Wildlife Park or Antarctica. Shooting in distant places is expensive, and photography tour groups will reduce classroom study time and help team members have the most time to shoot special things in distant places. There will be shooting instructions on the spot. If you have a problem, the team leader will help you solve it and show you the best shooting position. However, because the opportunity is rare, most team leaders will guide the team members to shoot while taking their own photos. The photography team is more suitable for people who already have skilled skills. They are just looking for like-minded friends, and the tour leader knows where to take the best photos.