photographer. You don’t want to be fumbling with your camera when a great
moment occurs. Wherever you are, keep taking pictures to keep yourself
warmed up. With digital cameras, you can shoot much more when you’re in
the action and later eliminate the pictures that don’t work for you.
On many occasions, you may have a preconceived notion of the kind of
images you want to shoot, but it’s important stay open-minded. For example,
you might be interested in the colorful costumes of a group of dancers, but you
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look through your images quietly to see which ones speak to you.
- Use someone you know as a model and try photographing that person
in front of different backgrounds and from various angles. Be aware of
the light and what’s going on in the background. For a second challenge,
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of pictures you can make.
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