Practice, practice, practice!- tips for good Photography

You can never take enough pictures. You have to keep taking them to keep your 'eye-in' and technique sharp. Also it pays to set aside time to develop and I did this recently when I organised a photo shoot at a nearby hotel. Getting models, dresses, jewellery and equipment in the right place at the right time takes some energy and a lot of people skills! The whole success of such practice depends on the goodwill of those running the hotel, those providing the dress and of course the model, not to mention my wife whose practical and artistic flare also proved invaluable.

Many photographers do photographic shoots with just this intent, to try out things they might then use at a wedding or in the studio. Of course being creative at a wedding or while doing a portrait is also important to give the final image that greater sense of uniqueness and quality.

Everyone who sets aside time to make taking the photograph their main intention will improve their images. If photography is more than just recording the important moments in life, which is of course a key function of the art, but if it is also turning into a hobby where the quality of the image really counts for you, then spending and committing time making the image the priority is essential. This could be simply taking your camera out next time you walk the dog and trying to get a great portrait of your best friend. Mind you, those people skills are always important, getting the partner, son, daughter or parent to sit and be photographed is not always the easiest thing!