Photographers' taboos

It takes a lot of time and patience to be a good photographer, and you must learn from your mistakes. There are countless books, courses, tutorials and blog articles about shooting, creation, equipment and post-production in order to take the best photos. But few people talk about what a photographer should not do. I hope this article can help you avoid some mistakes.

1. Never underestimate your equipment.

Always respect the equipment, use the equipment carefully, and try to avoid situations that may hurt the equipment. Install a high-quality UV lens with protective function on the lens to prevent scratches, and use a hood to avoid direct impact. If you need to go out to shoot in rainy days, you should put a rain cover on your camera. When traveling, put the equipment into a suitable camera bag. No matter how safe the environment is, don't let the equipment stay overnight in the car. Leaving photographic equipment in the car is not only easy to be targeted by thieves, but also easy to cause internal injuries. From digital cameras to computers, most electronic devices are not adapted to the environment. If you feel uncomfortable, such as hot, cold, dusty, dirty or smoky environment, the camera will feel uncomfortable.

2. Respect the hired photographer

If you attend the wedding of a friend or family member as a non-professional photographer, please respect other photographers. You should understand that most solemn occasions have strict restrictions on flash. In this case, you'd better negotiate with the hired photographer in advance and ask them what they think of your desire to take some photos of weddings and friends. Usually they don't mind and will appreciate your respect. Remember, they are hired to work. Don't disturb them.

Don't copy other people's works

This needs explaining. It is almost impossible to shoot something that has never been shot before. One of the best ways to learn is to imitate other people's styles until it is used up. Just don't copy other people's works directly. Don't describe imitation as your own creativity.

4. Don't judge photographers by their equipment.

We all envy others more or less for having better equipment, but don't despise them because you think others have used inappropriate equipment. Terry richardson, a famous photographer, was criticized for using a cheap 35mm film camera. But his works appear in fashion magazines almost every month and often add luster to the cover.

5. Don't rely on the preset function of the camera.

Maybe your camera has a bunch of scenes of snow, sports, queues, indoors and sunshine, but don't expect them to take the best photos. There are three main variables in photography:

shutter

hole

ISO sensitivity

In addition, there are other variables such as focal length, flash and subject. Learning how the above three factors interact is the basis of becoming an excellent photographer. The three most commonly used exposure modes for photographers are:

shutter priority

Aperture priority

guidebook

After mastering these basic knowledge, you can create the scene patterns you need.

6. Don't worry about asking for help

Put away your self-esteem and ask others if you don't understand anything. If a tutorial on this site is unreasonable, you can leave a comment. If you can't find any answers on Google, you can go to the local camera shop, where there are usually some experts.

7. Don't be opinionated

Whether shooting or later, if you study by yourself or demonstrate by others, there will always be different, better and more effective ways to achieve the same goal. Keep an open mind about other people's work and ask about their work process, which will give you great inspiration.

8. Don't cover up your work.

Posting photos online will always get some negative comments. Don't ignore them because of personal inclination, accept criticism with an open mind and see if there is room for improvement in your photos. After listening to all the feedback, many photographers find it hard to accept, and negative comments always make people feel unhappy. But they pointed out your shortcomings and areas that need improvement.

9. Never stop learning

One of the great benefits of the Internet is that it provides a steady stream of blogs, new articles and videos for us to learn. But don't confine yourself to the network. 65438+ 0-2-day photography classes organized by local photographers have become more and more common. Most of them are limited to five or six people, focusing on a specific topic at a time, such as body art or macro. These courses are usually cheap, and they are also good opportunities to communicate with other photographers. Photography travel is another method of learning and communication, and it is becoming more and more popular.

After reading so many "what to do", I hope these "what not to do" tips can give you different inspiration.