I recently dug out my trusty old DSLR camera from my university days, when I was studying film. It’s been a while since I last picked it up, but I’m excited to get back into the swing of things and build my photography portfolio.
As I start to relearn the techniques I first picked up at 15, I’m reminded of just how much there is to know. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, but I’m taking it one step at a time. I’m focusing on mastering the basics - F-stop, ISO, Shutter speed - and experimenting with different settings to see what works best
The thing is, I’m still learning. Every day is a school day, and I’m loving the process of discovery. If you’re like me you just want to get started and take photos. But I think it’s worth taking some time to get to know your camera again, learn it’s limitations and it’s quirks… like you would your date before you jump in both with both feet.
So this year I’m committing to taking as many photos as possible, experiment with the settings and techniques to improve my craft. It’s not about taking perfect photos straight away or even all of the time. For every good photo there are hundreds of them that don’t see the light of day. So why don’t we have fun whilst we learn on this journey together, who knows what we may discover.
Just for some context these cameras don’t work, but I thought they might inspire you to dig out your camera and try something new. I plan on doing a monthly blog of my journey this year. I’d like to get to a point where I can post some tips and hints to help you with your future in photography.