Back To Basics
Disclosure: I have not been compensated or sponsored in any way for any mentions in this post. I just f*ing love them.
Vivitar Camera. ©2022ClaraConnell @frequentlyunfiltered.com
“Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardour and diligence.”
– Abigail Adams
I think learning new things is amazing. The world is chock full of wonders, fascinating places, people, concepts, flora, fauna….you get the idea.
Photography can help us express our wonder to others, to share the amazing world from our view — literally. As with any learning, it takes effort. Effort to not only be exposed to new information, but to retain and apply that information. There’s the trick eh?
It’s only in recent times that I can look back and appreciate my teachers fully. Thank you to all of them. Teaching such a variety of young brains is a daunting task. Every brain is different and it took me quite some time to fine tune how my brain absorbs information.
For myself, I learn best with visual aides, hands on learning, and recorded lectures. Fortunately, there are a variety of online resources that can provide a good starting point. For the frugal: Youtube has excellent videos from a variety of sources. For the modest spender: Udemy, Skillshare, and local Universities or Community Colleges are available.
Beach Protection. ©2022ClaraConnell @frequentlyunfiltered.com
No matter where your learning journey takes you, it starts with learning your equipment. Can’t take a picture if you don’t know your buttons, am I right?
This was where Youtube was helpful for me. Another source would be your camera’s manual (online or paper). Learning what your equipment can do helps you get a feel for how you can construct images.
Sandy Point Park Lighthouse, Maryland. ©2022ClaraConnell @frequentlyunfiltered.com
The absolute photography basics are: light, subject, and camera.
Take your camera out, shoot your shot(s), and review. See what you like and what you don’t like — try again.
With these things, you can capture magic.
Where did your photography journey begin? What other things do you love to learn?
Cheers.
Clara