I have absolutely learned more in the last 4 years, and I will continue to learn. We should never stop learning new things or seeking to better our understanding of what we do. That’s why I teach what I’ve learned, because I learn even more by teaching it, and I love that others are learning as well. I’ve really been paying close attention to light, how it affects an image and how to find the best light. I’ve also been focusing on poses more, as well as having an overall cleaner image. I want my images to be a work of art, not just a snapshot.
I’m assuming you mean what are the things to look for that make a great photograph. Again, light is everything, it will make or break your image. I start there. I look for soft light, early mornings or late evenings are the best, but if you have to shoot at midday, try to find the soft light in shadows and shaded areas. This is because you don’t want your subject to be overexposed with harsh light or distracting shadows. Colors are also important. If possible, use color harmonies to make your image stand out. Also, the pose is important. You don’t want a boring subject just standing there with their hands straight to their side looking at the camera.
It’s easy to get absorbed in the sea of what needs to be learned. What camera is right for me? How to use that camera? What lens should I use? Do I need a flash? How do I edit my images? What software should I use? The list goes on and on. That’s why I’ve created my free photography course to help answer those questions and get you where you want to be as soon as possible. You can learn it all on your own like I did, but it will take years and years. I wanted to create a shortcut to get straight to the answers and save others all of that time.
I picked up a camera in 2015 to start documenting the lives of my children. I didn’t realize at the time where it would take me. An art form should never end, in my opinion, unless you're in it for the wrong reasons. I love what I do and I love continuing to learn about what I do, but if you’re just in it to make money from it, then you will have no desire to learn or get better and will eventually burn out.
My free course is getting old. I’m actually in the middle of revamping it to include what I’ve learned in the last 4-5 years. The old course still has great content and is still relevant, but I wanted to make it even better. Beyond that, I have also started an online academy where I invite you to look over my shoulder and ask questions as I work on my projects.
