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10 Basic Photography Tips Every New Photographer Should Know
Today, I’m sharing with you 10 basic photography tips that every new photographer should know!
If you are a new photographer, maybe feeling a little overwhelmed with everything you need to learn, then this video is going to be perfect for you, as in it, I’m going to share some very simple tips that will help you lift your photos up, and give you some ideas about what to learn next (and what you should be aiming for overall)
Are you ready? Let’s dive in!
If you’d rather watch and listen rather than read, check out the complete video of this post here, but if you prefer to read than listen to my dulcet Scottish tones, then scroll down to read….
(it’s a good ‘un either way!)
Practical Tips for New Newborn Photographers
Whether you’re planning to take photos of your own newborn, or dipping your toes into the world of newborn photography, there are some basic tips that will set you up for a successful and relaxed session.
The 3 Step Framework for Successfully Organising Your Digital Photos
One of the areas I wish I had gotten control over much, much earlier in my photography journey was having an organisational framework for managing my digital photos. My older files are in such a mess, scattered over different devices (and some precious baby photos are currently held hostage on a broken laptop!) that will take me a long time to sort out. That is why I’m always recommend that one of the first things you do is get yourself organised for successfully managing your digital photos.
Which is why I’ve invited an expert to come onto the blog and give us her tips for organising your digital photos! Caroline Gunter is a certified photo organizer, with years of experience helping people organise and manage their photos, so she’s the real deal when it comes to this topic!
In this blog post, Caroline is going to break down her 3 part framework for successfully organising your digital photos, step by step. Let’s do this!
10 of the Best Photography Tutorials for Beginners from Live Snap Love
Over the years, we have written SO many photography tutorials for beginners here on the Live Snap Love blog, that I thought it was high time that I compiled a few of our best ones into one place!
If you are brand new to photography (heck, maybe you just got your hands on your first DSLR at Christmas!) you are going to find SO much good stuff here. I highly recommend you bookmark this page, or pin it to your Pinterest boards so you can come back to it later!
But even if you’ve been shooting for a little while, some of these tutorials are going to give you a new perspective or add to your knowledge (you don’t know what you don’t know!) so I recommend you still check them out. even if you’ve been shooting a while.
Do These 10 Things When You Get A New Camera!
Did you just snag yourself a brand shiny new DSLR camera? Or maybe you’ve just blown the layer of dust off the one that’s been sitting in a cupboard since last year?!
However and whenever you got your hands on your new camera, it’s an exciting time, regardless of whether it’s your first camera or your third!
But of course, ANY new equipment can take a bit of getting used to, and if it’s your first camera ever, it can all be a little bit overwhelming too :)
This post lays out 10 things you should do when you get your camera. Obviously, if this is not your first ever camera, some of these suggestions will be a bit basic for you, but it can act as a checklist to make sure you’ve covered everything. And if this is your first one, this post will be a goldmine of information for you :)
How to Make Family Photos Sessions FUN (And get smiles from the kids!)
This is a question I get asked all the time: “How do I get smiles from the kids, or stop people from looking awkward during a photo session?”
Let’s face it, most people just simply aren’t a fan of getting their photo taken, and find the situation uncomfortable, and kids often find the whole thing one big bore (and they’ve probably already been told to be on their best behaviour so they are already expecting the worst!) The result can be images that look stiff and awkward.
To help you get those relaxed happy family photos you’ve been looking for (and get those all important smiles from the kids) I’ve invited professional photographer Melissa Gibson to give me her tips on how she manages a session to make sure she gets the shots that people will love!
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It's been quite a few years now since I made the switch from Aperture Priority Mode to shooting in Manual Mode, and it was one of the BEST things I ever did to improve my photography skills.
It was like a whole new world opened up to me, and I started TRULY understanding exposure, and in turn, getting the images that I wanted.
Of course, there was a lot to learn, and there are some things I wish I had known before I started!
So, here are 10 things about shooting in Manual Mode that you might just wish you knew…