Okay 365ers, so I was asked by some other peace corps volunteers (newspaper editors of PC Ecuador) to write an article about photography, since I use this site as a sort of blog and they have been following my photos. Great. Flattered. Love to. The only problem is I don't know jack about photography! I love taking and editing up photos, but I don't have strict training or any skills that I can see, haha. Anyway, I don't think I will have trouble coming up an article of tips and things to think about when taking photos, but I had an idea:
What is your #1 tip, trick, piece of advice regarding photography?
I think it would be nice to include a few quick lines of advice from fellow 365ers. Perhaps with your country and state or province? Just something quick that you would want a beginner to always remember.
Your title caught me. Wisdom is not given to you. It is gained by you. By getting other peoples ideas is not what they are looking for...I think.
They asked you, because they like you. so, be you.If you don't know what you do, then say it.
Rather, think for a minute about what you do. Perhaps, ask then what they see and what they liked, and discuss it, from you. Your heart.
You'll do well.
That is my "wisdom", for you. But if they asked you, you already knew that.
by the way, I envy your work with the Peace Corps. I cannot tell you how many times in the past 2 years I have just wanted to "chuck it all" and be a Peace Corp volunteer. I think I am too old now, though. So, from me, to you...thank you, for your wisdom in doing something meaningful.
All the above are excellent tips! So here's a more non-technical tip: Be passionate about taking photos. It will show up in the interaction with your subjects, which creates great photos.
@rogerprice probably, but i figured it would be more fun for people to find it. well, actually because it was really late and i was quite tired, but the first sounds better. hehehe
@cchambers I blame that on people worrying too much about shooting everything in manual mode, and worrying too much about technical details versus getting the shot. I learned photography under that adage, and it was years before I really moved away from F8 for everything (aside from studio work). I've seen one too many people miss shots because they were too busy fiddling around in the camera's menus instead of paying attention to what was happening.
I think the original saying was "F8, Tri-X, be there" but of course no one really knows what Tri-X 400 film is anymore, either...
@moncooga agreed haha, give me your wisdom was sort of a joke, although I think now I am very, very wise.
If you want to join peace corps, do it! Don't worry about your age... they see it as a benefit if you have more education or work experience. There are married couples and elderly people that are successful peace corps volunteers... don't let that stop you! It is a lot to think about though, and the application process takes about a year. definitely look into it if you are serious about it. its such a unique and worthwhile opportunity.
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They asked you, because they like you. so, be you.If you don't know what you do, then say it.
Rather, think for a minute about what you do. Perhaps, ask then what they see and what they liked, and discuss it, from you. Your heart.
You'll do well.
That is my "wisdom", for you. But if they asked you, you already knew that.
by the way, I envy your work with the Peace Corps. I cannot tell you how many times in the past 2 years I have just wanted to "chuck it all" and be a Peace Corp volunteer. I think I am too old now, though. So, from me, to you...thank you, for your wisdom in doing something meaningful.
the best tip... start shooting, make notes of what you experience, and share them. a plus of that it others can see that they can learn with ease.
http://toplproject.wordpress.com/2008/06/12/f8-and-be-there-and-4-other-classic-photography-rules/
he is one of my favorite photographers. the movie 'The Public Eye' with Joe Pesci was based on him, but there was issues with securing rights. http://blog.themezz.com/?tag=weegee is another site about him.
shew that was a bit of rambling, sorry bout that.
I think the original saying was "F8, Tri-X, be there" but of course no one really knows what Tri-X 400 film is anymore, either...
If you want to join peace corps, do it! Don't worry about your age... they see it as a benefit if you have more education or work experience. There are married couples and elderly people that are successful peace corps volunteers... don't let that stop you! It is a lot to think about though, and the application process takes about a year. definitely look into it if you are serious about it. its such a unique and worthwhile opportunity.