Some wise photo tips for noobs

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#photog #togs whats your number one photo noob advice for people just starting out on their photo adventures?

#1 tip for new photographers… get closer

Kenneth Colwell @kcolwell

Practice!

Seshu @PicSeshu

learn how to switch off auto

Najm Clayton @NajmC

I tell them to get out there and keep hitting the button

@BgKahuna

I’m assuming you’re shooting digital, so don’t be afraid to take multiple shots, and disobey the metering system sometimes.

Nicholas Young @nicholaswyoung

Think about the background not just the foreground.

James Pearson @C00L

Your eye and ability to compose is key. Learn these then worry about getting the best camera you can

Photography Minute @photo_minute

its not your equipment, its your eye that needs to be valued

Joshua Conti @analoguepilot

just shoot. Helps you learn controls, composition and besides… If you shoot enough you are bound to get 1-2 keepers.

Marcus Neto @marcusneto

take your time composing and choosing an exposure. Create the image in your mind before clicking the shutter

Scott Wyden Kivowitz @scottwyden

you can never take enough photos! Best tip is to know your kit well, so it can now be more beneficial because you know how to use it

Andrew Turner @andrewturner

Pointed me to a post he made on the subject – Top 7 Digital Photo Tips from Frisco Style Magazine

John Pozadzides @johnpoz

Don’t buy more camera than U need now. Perfect skills on decent equip, then trade up for future needs/wants

MasterWorkConsulting @MasterWorkConsulting

Many Thanks to all that answered! Any to add? Please leave a comment and help a noob in 2010!

  • 2010 is the year I aim to get back into photography... Hold me to it. I'm going to buy a DSLR, and start shooting seriously again.
  • Great stuff Nicholas hope to see some of your pics soon!
  • Heh... I also have a metric ton of slides to scan too. Maybe that should be on my list of things to do in the new year as well.

    I'm liking what I see here. Great stuff, Roger. ;)
  • spend time looking at photos too, ask yourself "how did they do that?" and try to do the same
  • Definitely a good way to find inspiration, I'm spending a lot of time looking around Flickr for ideas of shots! Thanks
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