Introduction to photography self-study

Introduction to photography self-study

Photography is an introduction to self-study. At first, many beginners are often attracted by bright colors, and the works they shoot are not attractive enough. I hope that people who love photography can study in a down-to-earth manner and live up to their youth. Here are some ways to get started in photography.

Introduction to photography 1 1. Be a photography assistant and learn photography.

If you have no foundation, can't use a camera and don't know anything about photography, it is very difficult to apply for a photography assistant. Even if you can be a photography assistant, the first few months will be very difficult, because you have to learn from the most basic knowledge.

People in the photography industry are very mobile. As a photography assistant, the studio will pay you and teach you knowledge, but you can't guarantee your stability. You can leave after learning something.

So you can buy a camera to teach yourself photography, read books and watch free tutorials, and learn some basic operations. It is best to have your own works, not necessarily excellent works, as long as it can reflect your foundation. It will be easier to be a photography assistant at this time.

2. Go to a training school and learn photography.

Going to offline photography training school, learning photography is a better way to get started. But there are several problems:

① The study time is relatively long (at least 3 months) and the study time is not free. Either learn photography all day, or go to work every week 1-5, and learn photography on weekends (in this case, it takes more time, about 1 year, which will be very tiring).

② High cost (camera, computer, props, tuition, living expenses during study).

It is easy to form a fixed thinking (the first teacher is very important. If your first photography teacher tells you to take pictures in his way, this pattern will easily form inertia in your mind.

3, self-study photography

Many people find it difficult to teach themselves photography. The problem is that they haven't found a good learning method yet. There are many ways to learn photography, such as reading photography books, watching free tutorials, joining photography clubs/organizations, participating in photography activities, signing up for courses and so on. Explore while learning, practice more, accumulate some of your own works, and take pictures after you have some works.

The advantage of self-taught photography is that the cost is not so big and the time is free. But self-study photography requires a high degree of self-discipline. You should have a firm heart, study hard and don't be lazy.

The above three ideas are for your reference. Choose a road of your own, and then, go on firmly!

Introduction to photography 2 1. Buy photo books.

After all, to fully learn theoretical knowledge before practice, then you must buy some books to understand the history of photography, and then the operation of the camera and the composition color. I recommend some books to you here. On photography and photographic composition, these two books are basically dry goods, especially suitable for beginners.

2, there is equipment.

Of course, what kind of equipment to choose depends on the individual's economic ability and scope of commitment. If a person really wants to know more about photography, then I suggest starting with a SLR that can be practiced as a beginner, whether it is entry-level or micro-single.

3, understand the camera performance

The camera manual is the best way for you to know about the camera. The first thing a photographer does after buying a new camera is to read through the instructions. Be familiar with the function of each button of your camera. Generally, SLR cameras have more than 20 buttons, so you should be familiar with the purpose of each button. Only when you are familiar with the key operation of your camera can you adjust your camera to shoot in a short time.

4. Pay equal attention to learning and communication.

Appreciate more award-winning photographs, enhance your aesthetic vision with photographers' works, and communicate with photographers and the same photographers. Learning photography techniques and courses from the internet can not only learn all kinds of knowledge, but also understand photography and mobile phone photography.

5. Fully participate in practice.

Finally, practice fully, pick up the SLR to create your own photography, and then participate in the photography competition through the network or QQ group. You can also find the same photographer to exchange progress and study together. Even if you don't have an expensive SLR, you can pick up your mobile phone and take it with you to learn photography.

Learn about your camera-just know a few function keys!

For beginners, you don't need to know all the functions of the camera. In addition to the basic aperture, shutter, ISO and white balance settings, it is recommended to know and study the following function keys carefully:

1, aperture priority (A/Av mode) and manual mode (M mode) buttons.

In many cases, aperture can also be used for priority shooting, and manual mode is usually used when shooting night scenes. These two modes must know the settings of aperture, shutter and ISO.

2. Exposure compensation button (+/- EV)

In semi-automatic mode (such as A/Av-Mode), this button can brighten or darken the photo, which is especially useful in the case of backlight.

3, metering mode button

The metering mode does not need to be changed frequently, but it is necessary to use "spot metering" to shoot in environments with large light differences (such as concerts).

4. Flash output settings

You need to know how to set the output of the built-in flash, because you need to reduce the output when shooting portraits with the flash.

(B) the use of five simple compositions

Beginners don't have to master all the compositions at once. Try the following composition methods, and you can already take many wonderful photos:

1, golden section

This is a classic and most commonly used composition technique, and it is also a composition that photographers will understand.

Step 2 use contrast

Contrast can be color, size, distance, meaning, etc. Knowing how to use contrast will make photos more profound and story-telling.

Step 3 find potential customers

Adding foreground to photos can enrich the picture. This skill must be understood clearly.

Step 4 fill in the photos

As long as you get close enough, you can fill the whole photo with the main body, so that readers can concentrate and better highlight the theme.

5, the use of guide wire

Lead is a "line" that can catch the reader's eye. The guide line does not need to be a real line, as long as it has its shape.

(3) Make good use of tripods

If you are a novice, please reserve some budget to buy a light but stable tripod. Although it may be a little expensive, please believe me, this is the most worthwhile accessory besides the lens. A stable, light and high-quality tripod can broaden your vision to another world through long-term exposure. You also need a tripod for climbing mountains, shooting sunrise and sunset, starry sky, car tracks and night scenes. Also, a good tripod can be used for 10 years without replacement. Do you still need to consider it? Beginners must see 1 1 landscape photography tips.

(4) Don't be afraid to turn on the flash.

Flash seems difficult to control for beginners, but it is actually necessary, especially for portraits. Here are two suggestions to make your photos more beautiful!

1, when using the built-in flash. ...

A) When traveling, using the internal flash to fill the light can reduce the output of the internal flash, so that the subject will not have too strong light;

B) When using a wide-angle lens, notice that the shadow of the lens appears below the photo, which can be improved by zooming in a little more;

2. When using an external flash. ...

A) Use reflected flash to make the flash line softer;

B) Add a mask similar to live light on the flash, so that the color of the whole photo will be more natural and will not turn white, and the background is yellow/blue;

C) Use the off-board flash and hold the external flash, so that the light can hit the main body from the side, increasing the stereoscopic effect and professional effect! You need to use a flash or a wireless trigger.

(5) Think before you press the shutter.

One of the biggest taboos for beginners is to be eager to act. We have been shooting since we bought a new camera. Ask questions in the following order before shooting, and then press the shutter after thinking:

1. What do I want to express from this photo? What's in the scenery? Which element is more interesting?

2. What kind of composition, angle, foreground background and color are used to express it?

3. How to adjust the camera to get good results? How to adjust aperture, shutter, ISO and white balance?

With the above three answers, shooting again will definitely make every photo of you wonderful! Remember to be patient, your essence is not much expensive!