How can I practice and improve my shooting skills?

Don't always stick to the rules, try to try some photographic subjects that you haven't touched before. Although he claims to be a photographer of natural scenery and urban scenery, he also takes some street shots from time to time, or goes to a friend's studio to take portraits. I find that just stepping out of your comfort zone can make you look at things in a different way.

Tip 2. Learn to listen to advice.

Learn to ask your friends and family what they think of your work, and remember to tell them to tell the truth. The feedback from the audience is very important. As a professional landscape photographer, I always keep an open mind to criticism. I agree with some criticisms and disagree with others, but I am willing to listen to these opinions and suggestions anyway. I have met some people who are very resistant to criticism, but this will not help you improve your skills, because most people who look at your work are not photographers.

Secret three. Don't always pay attention to others, pay more attention to yourself.

Now the internet is full of "cloud photographers" who like to sneer at others. Every time I see it, I ask myself why they did it. If we find that our pleasure in photography comes from belittling others on social networks and forums, please stop doing so immediately and spend more time thinking about how to improve our photography skills, so as to be truly successful.

Tip 4. Try to participate in photography-related activities at least once a week.

No matter what climate and environment we live in, no matter whether we like scenery or portraits, it is not recommended to build a car behind closed doors. I found that if I just ran out to take pictures when my mind was tired, the results I saw when I got home would often disappoint me.

Tip 5. Try to use a lens that you don't use often all day.

I just found out recently that I really fell in love with Sony's new 24 f/ 1.4 GM lens. In fact, under normal circumstances, I wouldn't consider using this lens, but I was fascinated by it after just trying it for one day, because this lens has a beautiful prospect of Jiao Wai effect. Another example is the fisheye lens. It took me a few days to discover the crazy angle of the fisheye lens, and even used it to take portraits.

Tip 6. Try to go to a new place or country every year.

This is for landscape photographers. Think about how wonderful it is to search some wonderful classics online and then go there to shoot some blockbusters in person. In fact, I travel every year and go to some places where I don't know what to shoot.

Tip 7. Explore your hometown.

There are countless shooting opportunities in this world. As long as you pay attention to them with your heart, even in the places you are most familiar with, you will find many possibilities.

Tip 8. Choose a good photo website and share your work on it.

The role of photo websites is often underestimated. Of course, we can easily let people see their photos through social networking sites, but a good photo website can let you show your works in the way you want and show your personality at the same time.

Tip 9. Attend an idol photographer's seminar

By going up a flight of stairs, the seminar of excellent photographers will definitely help you improve your photography skills. These masters will spend time explaining their workflow in class, and you will also have the opportunity to ask them questions. Although it costs some money, it is usually worth it.

Prompt # 10. It will take some time to browse the forum.

Most netizens in the photography forum will help you and answer your questions in a friendly way. Don't be afraid to ask some elementary questions.