Taking pictures is natural for most people in certain situations, but for some, it’s a calling. Whether you enjoy taking pictures in your downtime, or you like capturing and creating images so much that you wish to make photography your career, the key to improving your talent is practice. As Dallas professional photographer, Doug Davis explains, every photo you take is a worthwhile experience. Today, he offers some advice to aspiring photographers on how to capture the world around them on a daily basis.
Always carry your camera with you
Inspiration can strike at any moment. If you’re walking down the street and happen to notice a crowd, or a striking image of nature and/or people, you might kick yourself for not having your camera. Most smartphones possess advanced cameras, but for clearer, more professional-looking images, carry a small, but high-resolution digital camera that fits in your pocket or purse.
Photograph EVERYTHING
If an image makes you wonder whether or not you should take a picture of it, then chances are the answer is yes. After all, it’s better to have a picture that you can throw away later than NOT take the picture you want while the opportunity presents itself.
Be respectful; always ask permission
Whether you’re photographing a person, or trying to capture a car or someone else’s possession, always be polite and ask permission first to avoid unnecessary (and unpleasant) confrontations. If you’re respectful, you may be surprised how many people will oblige, and how many may be excited that you’re taking their picture.
Smile freely and often
Most idioms about smiling, particularly the claim that it’s contagious, are true. Smile, and watch the people around you smile in return. When out and about, smiling freely, openly, and often will encourage others to smile, too; especially if you’re pointing a camera at them.
ABOUT DALLAS PHOTOGRAPHER, DOUG DAVIS:
Dallas-based commercial photographer Doug Davis has worked with a wide range of clients, from American Airlines to the Susan B. Komen Foundation. If you’d like to learn more, or if you need the services of a highly-experienced professional photographer, then contact D-Squared Studios today at (214) 746-6336.