My Top10 Photography Lessons

Lessons I have learned along the way; wish I actually practise them.

10. Focus (no pun intended) on an area of photography that matches your interest and temperament. At the same time, you need to have some idea of the subject.

9. know thy equipment. know it's limitation. either work around it or get something that meets the demand of your photographic need.

8. get the best equipment you can afford. at least invest in a tripod and a speedlight.

7. join a club. subscribe to few magazines (at least go and read them at a local library.) study other people's work, making a note of what you like and what you didn't.

6. share your work and seek feedback. participate in competitions.

5. charge for your photography. if you do it for free, at least let them know how much they saved. so people will not take your time and talent for granted.

4. tell a story through your lens. viewer must be able to identify with your subject or theme easily.

3. your picture need to be at technically perfect - sharp focus, correct exposure

2. pay attention to the composition. It is an art

1. shoot. shoot. shoot. there is no substitute for taking lot of pictures.