On the road to good photography, there are habits that you should abandon or improve. Here are some bad habits to minimize or eliminate when taking photos:
- You don’t know your camera: If you don’t know the settings and functions of your camera, you can’t get the most out of it. Learn and practice how your camera works and learn basic photography principles.
- Too much editing: Excessive post-production or editing often distracts from reality. Avoid unrealistic colors and excessive filters and instead aim to create natural and balanced images.
- Always the same perspective: Shooting at the same level all the time or always looking at things from the same angle can be boring. Experiment with different perspectives, heights and angles for more varied and interesting images.
- Does not pay attention to light: Light is extremely important in photography. It is difficult to take good quality pictures in poor lighting conditions. Learn to observe and take advantage of natural light and use artificial lighting or flash when necessary.
- You don’t plan ahead: Shooting blindly and working without planning can often result in random, jumbled images. Think ahead about subjects, composition and lighting and try to plan your photo shoot.
- Taking too many pictures: In the digital age, it’s easy to go overboard with taking pictures. Quality should always be preferred over quantity. Think about the composition, the lighting, and the moments you need before you shoot the scene.
- You don’t learn continuously: Photography requires continuous development. Don’t get stuck in your comfort zone and always be open to trying new techniques, styles and tools. Learn from other photographers, attend workshops and read photography books.
Leaving the mentioned bad habits and being open to improvement can help you to improve your photography skills and take more and more quality and creative pictures.