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2007-09-01 19:31:33 · 17 answers · asked by mel 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
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2007-09-01 19:36:22 · update #1
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2007-09-01 19:39:23 · update #2
youre being creative and thats a huge part of photography, I think you just need more experience...you also, prolly most important, need to know when to take others advice.... if you think the ansewers here that say you need more learning are bad... throw the camera away, but if your serious about learning Photography, there are no better teachers than total strangers who can actually give you an honest critique of your work.
Like i said, your being creative and while creativity is a huge part of photography, its not the only part of it, there is a ton of stuff to learn and a ton of rules, they say ther are no real rules to follow in photography but there are a few you should always try to stick to. Like, shooting against a bright back ground, look at the pic of the girl on the beach.. the BG is exposed but she isnt.. very nice if you were going for a sillouhette shot but you werent, its obvious... you need to use your flash for shots like this, in fact you need to use flas allot, yes, even outside on a sunny day.. it would have been enough to light your subject but not over light the BG so both would have looked more pleasing. The next is, watch you horizons, keep them out of the center of the frame, always put it above or below but not centered.
Watch your composition, you dont want to make the viewer sick by shooting at extreme angles..
Also, keep in mind, shooting up at something dark with bright light behind it will also cause "highlight blow out" that will make a photo look horrible... try not to do it unless you know ways of keeping blow out to a bare minimum.
keep trying, your doing fine, all this co.mes with time and a bit of effort on your part. Most of all, stop thinking snap shot and start thinking Photograph...there is a huge difference.
On line go to betterphoto.com theres alot of help there and great teachers too. and its free to join or seek out a group on flickr
2007-09-02 00:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by craig z 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Actually, this is an important challenge/opportunity for you which goes beyond photography. This is a situation which may repeat itself many times in future years, in one form or another. Since you love photography, you should not allow someone else to ruin your enjoyment of it. That takes controlling your own thoughts and emotions regarding this teacher. You need to make a conscious effort to enjoy your hobby despite this problem. I would recommend you check the library for the book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." Its reading can be challenging, but it explains these concepts.
2016-05-19 01:39:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it good photography? No.
DigitalDiva pretty well laid it out and gave you great advice. She usually does that.
You're question was whether it was good photography. That isn't the same as if something is a good picture. Shoot enough and you'll eventually get a good picture, but good photography isn't the image; it's the process of making good images and it is never an accident. It's a skill and it's learned.
You're starting out and haven't reached the level where you are doing photography yet, but nobody in the history of photography ever started doing photography. We all started like you are, taking pictures and most likely really, really bad ones. I know I have. The bad ones are very valuable, they are lessons on how to make good ones.
Photography seems to interest you, so get one of the beginning books on photography like 'Photography for Dummies' and work through it step by step. There are even books for the total point and shoot cameras which will get you started if that is the type of camera you have available. If you don't have the type of controls on the camera like aperture, etc., you can still work on composition and visualization. I am a great believer in working on what you can with what you have and not waiting till everything is perfect. In fact, being limited, if you learn what those limitations are and how to use them, is a good way to learn.
Keep at it. The new photographers of the future have to come from somewhere. TAG YOU'RE IT!
2007-09-01 20:30:14 · answer #3 · answered by Seamless_1 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, but no. Not meaning to be hurtful but no. I have to laugh though. Sexy didn't like the beach one and that is the only one that really caught my eye!
Hint: Don't shoot up peoples noses. Not appealing. Forget trying to be artsy fartsy. Find depth and emotion in what you shoot. Don't try to impress anyone but yourself and then find only what you love. Don't shoot just to shoot. I actaully could have liked the trees shot but the nose got in the way. That and the fact that I didn't get the feeling you were actually photographing a portriat but just taking a quick, spur of the moment shot up at some tall trees. A snapshot.
Stick with emotion. Whether photographing a building, a cow or a baby. You need to learn to find the emotion for your composition. Build a story in what you are shooting. Even is it is a simple shot of an orange on a table. Shot is differntly, think of each one as a different story and see what you can come up with.
Work hard. If you have the passion you'll get there.
2007-09-01 19:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 6⤊ 1⤋
To be honest, not really. The first picture's highlights are blown out (the white light between the leaves) and it lacks a focus. I don't mean it's blurry, I just mean that I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be looking at or why I should be interested in looking at it.
The second one is better, but the colored area ruins the composition. There's no reason to draw attention so obviously to what is so clearly the interest of the photo. It should be left in BW.
Keep shooting though!
2007-09-01 19:43:38 · answer #5 · answered by rrskda 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with digitaldiva and craigz. Mediocre snapshots with a lot of exposure and artistic problems. Particularly read craigz's commentary.
Your shots are at least creative looking, and that is something. But all the creativity in the world won't help a snapshot with no technical or compositional skill. Best to first learn the "routine" basics of composition, lighting and exposure. Get a basic beginning photography book, and I would also recommend "understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson. He also has a digital book which I've heard is very good.
Keep learning and apply what you learn toward your shooting. Best wishes!
2007-09-02 01:56:40 · answer #6 · answered by Ara57 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No, I don't sorry. You need alot of work. I think you need to think of different pictures to take, the ones you have aren't so hot. And the lighting isn't either. Good luck !!
2007-09-01 19:49:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
To me, the story in a picture (or any other artform) is key. I like the second one cos its says to me that the photographer loves the driver. It has a very simple and innocent message.
Technicalities are important but beautiful pictures are easily made. Meaningful ones are not.
2007-09-02 04:13:05 · answer #8 · answered by Neo 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
id say your best is the first and last um yes and no you can tell that your still learning but good shots are hard to come by the best one use up a whole role just to get one good one
2007-09-01 19:42:29 · answer #9 · answered by fightingstatue 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
choose the answer that you want, one that is qualified and helpful or one from someone who will say yes it great.
nice snaps yes, good photography no
im with vance and the diva
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2007-09-01 23:54:55 · answer #10 · answered by Antoni 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋