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How to take good flat photos (people)

1. 4 factors that make photography interesting

With the development and evolution of SLR cameras, interchangeable lenses have become extremely popular. The structure of SLR cameras is very suitable for using interchangeable lenses. Being able to use interchangeable lenses is, furthermore, part of the charm of SLR cameras. In addition, in order to make it easier for people who don’t know the fun of SLR cameras and interchangeable lenses, I will first talk about the fun of photography.

Photography has various charms. The author divides them into 4 categories:

1. Subject - what is interesting to shoot

The first thing is to choose the subject of the photo. In the world of photos, choosing what to take is the most important thing. For example, shooting themes that you discover yourself,

shooting themes that you create by yourself, shooting themes that you care about, etc. People who can take good photos are often those who have themes that they can't stop shooting. Many photographers take pictures of Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, etc. every year.

2. Equipment - operation is fun

The second point is cameras, lenses, film and other equipment we often talk about. The camera as a tool has been an attractive object since its invention. In the past, some people were fascinated by mechanical ingenuity, but now, thanks to the application of microprocessors in cameras, cameras have become multi-functional and can freely use various techniques. The fine description of the lens has also been improved, and the quality of the photos has also made a qualitative leap. There are also enthusiasts (mania) who are happy just playing with cameras all day long.

3. Photography skills - the joy of improvement

The third point is the skills of photography. To put it in an easy to understand way, it is the shooting method. Facing the same subject, the photos taken are completely different due to different shooting methods. This can also be said to be magic. The benchmark that determines the quality of a photo is photography skills. Improving our skills will make us feel happy!

4. Mental intelligence - creation is interesting

The fourth point is called mental intelligence (referring to the mind and spirit, so I translated it as mental intelligence - translator's note). It means heart

and spirit. Photographs are a means of expression. The so-called expression is to think with your heart and incorporate what you feel into your works to convey them to people. Photographs can be used to their full advantage in this regard. In other words, the fourth point is the fun of creating photos.

What is interesting about the photos? What subject matter suits you? Readers who plan to take up photography in the future should ask themselves. Once you understand the overall meaning of photography, it depends on the accumulation of knowledge you have. Organizing it in your brain is related to improving your level. It doesn’t mean that you have to learn everything. The key is to figure out which aspect of photography you want to learn? Once you understand this, you will be very close to improving your level.

2. 90% of good photos depend on the choice of subject (subject)

1. The first attraction is to discover good subjects and the process of discovery is interesting.

Photography cannot be taken without a subject.

There is no photo without a subject, but (spiritual photos, etc.) are not our topic today