7 Tips How to Polish a Photography Style That Worked For Me
Here I am, writing my first blog! If you landed on this page I believe you share the same amount of passion for photography like me. I also believe that by sharing experiences we make each other richer. Everyone is looking for an inspiration somewhere else, my endless source of inspiration is nature.
In my blogs I intend to capture and share my experiences, insights, ideas about travelling, photography techniques and experiments, personal discoveries and learning in the field of photography. Through my posts, I aim to inspire and motivate others to pursue their dreams and explore the beauty around us through the art of photography.
I love to travel and capture the moments but during the Covid-19 pandemic we were not able to. We had to spend more time at home. My everyday walks in the vicinity of my home in leafy Surrey village let me captured the beauty of surrounded nature. I walked with my camera and different lenses basically all the time.
I used iphone to capture my photographs for many years as it was so easy to just take out my phone and snap pictures on the go, enhancing them with filters and edits right away. Then I began to feel limited in terms of creative control and quality. I craved the ability to capture images with a bit more finesse, and so I decided to invest in a professional camera. Now, with my camera in hand, I feel like my creative potential is limitless and I'm excited to see where this newfound passion might take me.
Before I list my tips on improving photography I can not stress enough how important is to take time to really
GET TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA AND THE SETTINGS AVAILABLE
Experiment with different modes, apertures, and shutter speeds to learn what works best for you. I will be writing about it separately in my future blogs.
7 tips that helped me to improve my photography style
1. Get Close: I move in close to my subject so I can reveal its unique details and textures.
Prime lenses are great for moving closer and further to your subject as you just simply can’t zoom in and out but you have to move around. That will encourage you to look at your subject from a different angle. And it’s a great fitness exercise too!
2. Change the angle: Trying different angles, such as shooting from above or below to add a unique perspective until I find the satisfying capture.
Sometimes you just simply forget to turn back or look up as we are naturally moving and looking straight ahead of us.
3. Use the right lens: A macro lens will allow you to capture fine details and textures, while a telephoto lens will help you get closer to your subject from a distance. I really enjoy my wide angle lens 14-30mm when shooting landscapes.
4. Play with depth of field: I consider it a hidden power as I can decide where viewers should be looking at my images. I experiment with shallow depth of field to isolate my subject and to highlight its details.
5. Pay attention to lighting: Good lighting can bring out the details and textures in your subject. When shooting outside I prefer early morning or early evening (golden hour) when the natural light is softer, diffused and more flattering. I look for different types of shadows too.
6. Follow the lines: I am drawn to the use of lines and patterns in nature photography. They provide a unique element that adds texture, depth, and an extra layer of visual interest to the photo. Whether it's in the form of tree branches, rock formations, or repeating shapes, lines and patterns bring a dynamic quality to the image. They bring movement and direction to the image, leading the viewer's eye through the photo and enhancing its overall aesthetic impact.
7. Simplify the composition: I use composition to create visually appealing and meaningful images. In nature photography, I incorporate the use of lines and patterns, as well as manipulating light and shadow, to add depth and interest to the composition. Composition is an important aspect of my photography, and I am constantly exploring new ways to utilise it to bring my nature photos to life.
Nature photography is an exciting way to capture the beauty and detail of the natural world. By following the tips of getting close, changing angles, using the right lens, playing with depth of field, paying attention to lighting, looking for patterns and textures, and simplifying the composition, you can create stunning images that showcase the details of nature. I hope you found the tips helpful!
Have fun and catchMYzoom!
Jitka
