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I took up photography as a hobby a few decades ago. Initially everything was great but over time I started to feel that I was stagnating. The photographs started looking dull and a sense of monotony crept in. I was losing interest in a hobby that I loved so much and the dull photos made it only more discouraging. But one day I decided that I needed to take my passion to the next level and what started as a hobby became my main job. The tips given below are the ones I used to take my photography skills to the next level.

Tip number 1:

The best photos are captured by the best equipment and I realised this after a few years. If you want to click the best pictures and if you want to be congratulated for them then you need to buy the best camera out there. Do not opt for the most expensive, expensive does not define quality and definitely not the best, instead do your research and get the one that is considered to be the best by your peers and reviewers of camera equipment. Another point to be noted is that your photographs will not become spectacular just because of your equipment; you need to put in the hard yards and learn about the right lighting, apertures etc.

Tip number 2:

Passion goes for a toss when monotony sets in. If you keep photographing the same things again and again you are going to get bored and the quality of your photographs is bound to go down. To improve your passion for photography and to go the next level start photographing different thing. If you are a wildlife photographer, stop taking wildlife photographs for a few days or months and start landscape photography etc. This will renew your interest and you will be rejuvenated and when you restart wildlife photography you will find the difference, and the difference will be for the better.

Tip number 3:

To improve any skill you need to get proper feedback. If you are going to ask your friends and family for feedback you will mostly get good feedback as they will not wish to hurt your feelings. However, if you ask experts in your field you will get valuable feedback and you can use that to improve your skills. In this day and age the best way to get valuable feedback is to become a part of photography forums and groups and seek the advice from professionals there.

Tip number 4:

To improve your skill level in photography you should start reading books of photography experts. You can check out documentaries and also read photography magazines. Another option is to follow experts on social media. You can get inspired by these great photographers but you should always remember that you can take inspiration but you should never infringe on their rights by copying what they do.

Tip number 5:

If you want to improve your photography skills then you should go on a photography tour. You will be part of a group of individuals who share the passion of photography. You will meet all kinds of people, experts as well as newbies and you can share your knowledge as well as learn. You will tour a country and photograph it. A professional photographer will also be part of the journey.

There are many web development Singapore companies that use quality photographs in the websites and apps that they create. If you start to provide them images, they will ask you for a certain quality and you can work with them and improve your photography skills.

References:

https://digital-photography-school.com/take-your-photography-to-the-next-level/

https://hkvisuals.com/10-tips-take-your-photography-to-the-next-level/

https://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/5-tips-on-how-to-take-your-photography-to-the-next-level/

About the author:

Author: Shu
Bio: Shu is the Director, Brand Communication & Client Relations of One X Tech. She supports clients in digital transformations, with a particular focus on consumer businesses and leads the efforts in growing new capabilities and partnerships.