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9 TIPS TO HONE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS WHEN YOU CAN’T GO OUT

If you are unable to go out and take photographs, especially during these Covid times, consider it a good opportunity to hone your photography skills. As a result, the next time you go out for a photoshoot, you will be better prepared to take better pictures. So, let’s get this party started.

Examine the Camera User Manual.

You may not have thoroughly read your camera’s user manual when you purchased it. However, there may be some useful settings that can improve your workflow or help to improve your images. So, read the entire manual.

When reading the manual, make sure to keep the camera with you. This way, you can experiment with all of the camera’s settings at the same time.

Experiment with different metering modes for the same scene.

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The majority of photographers will capture images using one or two metering modes. Many photographers use the evaluative metering mode all the time. As a result, you may be unaware of the camera’s other metering modes, such as spot metering, center-weighted metering, and partial metering.

So, experiment with these modes and see how they affect the image in different lighting conditions.

Enroll in Online Photography Classes

Joining online photography classes to learn photography remotely or live is a good idea. Photography is a vast subject, and you can learn something new every day. As a result, it is a good idea to enroll in photography classes in your preferred photography genre to learn more useful tips and techniques. These classes will undoubtedly help you improve as a photographer.

Before enrolling in any course, make certain that the instructor is a well-known and experienced photographer. Before enrolling in such classes, you can read online reviews. You must ensure that the class will be beneficial to you.

Examine Your Old Photographs

On your hard drive, there could be hundreds or thousands of images sitting idle. You can look through your old photos. This was something I used to do in my spare time. You’ll definitely find some good images that you haven’t posted or retouched at all over there.

Experiment with indoor photography.

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You can try a variety of indoor photography experiments at home. You are welcome to try these experiments. There are two benefits to conducting such photoshoots. First and foremost, you will gain a better understanding of your camera. Second, you will be introduced to new photography techniques.

Determine the Sweet Spot of each of your lenses.

You may have several lenses in your camera gear kit. There will be a sweet spot in all of these lenses. The sweet spot of the lens is simply the aperture value at which the lens produces the most sharpness.

The sweet spot will differ depending on the lens. You can experiment with finding the sweet spot for each of your lenses. So, the next time you take photos, use this aperture value to get the most out of your camera lens.

Experiment with capturing the same subject from various angles.

You can experiment with photographing the same subject from various angles indoors. This will help you understand how the look and feel of the image change as the perspective changes.

Take note that a bird’s eye view creates a completely different feel and mood than a worm’s eye view. So, give it a shot.

Try to Set Custom Camera Settings

Most cameras nowadays have a feature that allows you to set custom camera settings for shooting. These options can help you improve your photography workflow. Some cameras allow for a variety of custom settings. As a result, you can load different settings for various lighting conditions.

As a result, you can easily select the necessary custom settings based on the situation. It will undoubtedly save you a significant amount of time.

Learn Photo Editing 

You may be familiar with the fundamentals of photo editing as well as advanced editing techniques. Every now and then, photo editing software manufacturers integrate new features into their existing software. These new features may aid in the improvement of your editing workflow. As a result, it is critical to be aware of all of these characteristics.

If you want to switch to a new photo editing software to edit your images, now is the time to learn new software. You can also look online for other popular photo editing software that other photographers are using.

Note: If you want to make some adjustments to the photo just let me know. I can do it for you at a very low cost. You can hire me to edit your photo.

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