Learn Photography Beginners To Pro

A Popular quote we hear always about, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Photography is picture language, the newest version of the oldest form of graphic communication. Unlike the spoken or written word, it is a form of communication that can be internationally understood.

What is Photography?

The word photography comes from two ancient Greek words: photo, for "light," and graph, for "drawing." "Drawing with light" means a way of describing photography. Photography is the art of people's minds and their reflection through the camera. When a photograph is made, it works by a mechanism where light or some other form of radiant energy, such as X rays, is used to record a picture of an object or scene on a light-sensitive surface. For example, photography has become popular as a means of crystallizing memories. Mankind has been a maker of images at least since the cave paintings of some 20,000 years ago. Today, photography has become a powerful means of communication and earning money. Photography is a mode of visual expression that touches human life in many ways.

Top Quotes on Photography

“I don’t trust words. I trust pictures.”
– Gilles Peress

“If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.”
– Robert Capa

“Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.”
– Marc Riboud

“Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.”
– Dorothea Lange

 “Great photography is about depth of feeling, not the depth of field.”
– Peter Adams

 “It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter.”
– Alfred Eisenstaedt

“Taking pictures is like tiptoeing into the kitchen late at night and stealing Oreo cookies.”
– Diane Arbus

“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.”
– Ansel Adams

“There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer.”
– Ansel Adams

“Photography helps people to see.”
– Berenice Abbott

“When I have a camera in my hand, I know no fear.”
– Alfred Eisenstaedt

-------And I Say

“Photography is the reflection of your soul you never have seen.”

Purpose of Photography

You can start photography from various interests. Some of the best photographers started from the zero and now they are who they are today. Because they set a goal, they worked for it. So your photography purpose might be like---

1. Stock photography challenge

When you came to know where you are headed, you will discover what you most need to learn to get you there to your dream. If we consider an instance, sign up with a stock photo agency as a contributor, you’ll need to learn:

• Best agencies are worth signing up for
• Agencies requirements for photos
• Styles of photos each agency wants
• How the best contributors make a living from their photography
• Post-processing skills to meet the quality level

2. Going Towards Your Dream

If you think you have a love affair with you then can run for it in the sun. You must not have a DSLR camera to make it true, a know normal device can be a hero if you know how to do it. You will meet many people which will be life-changing to go for your dream.

3.Social Media Attention

Getting fame on social media is now “Gold Making Journey” in human life. You may think your images to stand out more on Facebook or Pinterest or Instagram. But your preferred social media platform is where there’s tons of competition. It is not a bad thing to gain more likes and shares on these platforms. For these, Especially when it means you have to up your photography skills to do it.

4. Part-Timer – Weddings, Portraits, etc.

You can focus on making money by selling your services to others. Keep you’re your mind to make clients. Don’t make your own ego that you don’t provide them with a service they want. Go through the clear direction you want to head in. Think about your client's requirements before concentrating on making money in the first stage. It will not be long-lasting if your services are not exactly what they hoped for.

5. For Your Own Enjoyment

You may enjoy taking photographs for your own pleasure. If you’re not interested in making a little extra cash or sharing on social, having a purpose will still help you. Setting some stages of your goal will be effective. Make stages like short, medium, and long term goals will help you grow and achieve more. Having something to aim for in your picture taking will help build your skills even if you’re not willing to share your photos with anyone else. Self assignments are a practical means of helping you grow and reach your objectives. Choose a topic you love or the topic wants to learn more about it. Pick a subject that will hold your interest over a longer period of time. 

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Earning money by Photography

Ways you can follow for earning-

• Small Business Photograph
• Teach Photography
• Write a Photography Blog
• Conduct Photography Tours and Workshops
• Invest in Your Art
• Become a Social Guru.
• Sell Digital or Printed Copies of Your Work
• Sell Your Photos on Stock Websites

Sites From You Make Money

Sites you must take a look-

• Sell Photos on Your Own Website
• Adobe Stock
• Shutterstock
• Alamy
• Etsy
• Fotomoto
• Crestock
• 500px
• Snapped4u
• PhotoShelter
• TourPhotos
• iStock Photo
• Getty Images
• CanStockPhoto
• Stocksy
• ArtFire
• Pond5

Things You Should Build To Improve Skills 

Affection

If your gut says that a certain scene might make a good photo, go for it!!!  just shoot it!!!

Passion

If you are enthusiastic about photography — never depress yourself. Take it as a burning, ardent, passionate and allow yourself free reign to shoot a lot, indulging your passion for photography by traveling, shooting often,  investing in books of photography, education, and anything can be else that stokes the fire of your passion for photography.

Vision

Try to make something new which is never seen. Follow your own vision in photography; ignore what everyone else is shooting. Follow what you find beautiful in the world. Shoot photo in a way that reflects your artistic vision.

Confidence

Be confident about your ability. Having the confidence in yourself that you’re on the right path in photography. You should keep in mind that you have the brazenness to shoot photographs that might upset people.

Creativity

The experiment you can cook for the starving of your skills. Shoot photos in a novel way, it’s your way. Experiment with different dynamic compositions, different styles, different styles of post-processing, and experiment with different perspectives is happening around you.

Top Subjects for Photography

• Human Portraits
• Nature/Environment Images
• Architecture
• Plants and Flowers
• Sports Animal Photography
• Travel and Leisure
• Underwater
• Food
• Fashion
• Human-interest Photo Narratives
• Night City Landscapes
• Events and Festivities
• Home and Interior
• Technology

And many more…..

Equipment For Photography

People sometime thinks that they need a DSLR must for starting photography, but that’s wrong according to the variety of instances. You can start it with a mobile device. But if you need to ensure high definitions, then you can go for a professional device. We PhotoBeex team assuming you already have an effective camera for photography here's essential photography equipment listed to get you started on the right foot.

• Camera Tripod

• Remote Shutter Release

• Prime Lens

• Lighting Equipment

• SD Memory Cards Camera Strap

• Camera Bag

• Camera Cleaning Kit

Conclusion

So why late? Is it tough?

Yes, everything seems tough at first. Learn, Practise, and try to evaluate your lackings. Our PhotoBeex team is always with you to help. Start your dreamy photography and follow our series articles for you. Go ahead with our first article which we described above "Learn Photography Beginners".  

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