Matthew David Parker and three tips for fresh eyes

Three tips for fresh eyes:

1. Photographs are literally snapshots of small moments in time, and what are the chances that these moments remain the same as when they were first seen? In an ever changing world, that shot that just simply may have arrived before your eyes must be photographed at that moment, and often these opportunities present themselves when they are least expected. If you happen to simply not have an available camera, even a phone camera can be used to note the composition and even the time of day, so that you may return to get the photograph with the best possible chance of having the shot repeat itself. However, a point and shoot camera is simple and in landscape photography, they can often be as good as much more expensive equipment, but with great presets. So keep a camera with you at all times.

2. Although it is advised to begin with a good point and shoot camera with the maximum amount of megapixel capacity and not spend grossly on new equipment when beginning photography, a good tripod is a necessity for any camera, but they can make an unstable point and shoot camera situation produce a great piece of art without missing shots due to shaky hands. With good photographers, when reviewing the shots that have been taken at any particular time, it is more of an advantage for the photographer to choose from a bevvy of good shots rather than multiple unusable shots that were taken because the camera was unsteady. There are rarely second chances to recapture a moment in time with a camera, and often fewer than one percent of the shots taken even by professional photographers are good, so these professionals want to choose from an advantageous position. So, choose a tripod and keep it with you at all times.

3. The next step is to make time to shoot. When people hone their skills by shooting more, they become adept at catching the desired image quickly and succinctly. Because this can be done to proficiency with practice, you do not have to miss shots because it would cause you to stop even for a short time. Additionally, not all of the desired shots will be presented in a place in which it is also desirable to take a long time in making the photograph. This can be in streets or in dangerous locations, but learn to shoot quickly and proficiently by shooting all the time. This is also when budding photographers learn that traveling light is better. Too much equipment can unnecessarily require too much time to set up, and this can cause photographers to miss important shots.