Portrait photography

Yes selfie’s do count but I personally find taking photographs of others extremely enjoyable. Portrait photography is a great way to experiment with natural and artificial settings so give it a go!

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Landscape photography

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Landscape photography is very popular and are usually shots of nature. These can include sunsets, beaches, fields or popular tourist attractions like national parks. Be inspired to take your own beautiful landscape photos

http://www.popphoto.com/how-to/2012/07/tips-pro-shoot-striking-beach-landscape-photos

http://www.techradar.com/how-to/photography-video-capture/cameras/the-10-commandments-of-landscape-photography-and-how-to-break-them-1320832

Wildlife photography

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I must admit, this is not something I am au fait with but wildlife photography is a big industry swarming with talented photographers. If you love animals: wild, domestic or both why not give it a go. Travelling and a sense of adventure is part and parcel of being a photographer and this is a great prerequisite (along with a love for animals) to start wildlife photography.

For more information take a look at this website

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/22115362

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Black and white

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The classic black and white photo is part of any photographer’s portfolio. Want to create your own masterpiece. Follow the links below

http://improvephotography.com/832/black-and-white-photography-tips/

http://www.techradar.com/how-to/photography-video-capture/cameras/black-and-white-photography-how-to-make-monochrome-stunning-1320967

 

 

 

 

Mobile Photography

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Yes, mobile photography is a thing. Its pretty self explanatory, simple and you don’t have to spend a lot of money on a fancy camera when the one in your pocket is just as good. The video below will give you more information on this new phenomenon and advice on how to start your journey as a mobile photographer. It is important that you explore, experiment and play with both your phone and photographs. Get to know your camera phone and what it can do. Having fun is the best way to learn photography!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doYmSJq-o7k

 

My camera and me

You can’t start taking photographs without a camera but don’t be mislead by the notion that you have to own a high tech expensive camera in order to take quality photographs.

All of my photographs have been taken by my mobile phone, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc. At the time I could not afford a Canon camera so I used my dad’s Sony Ericsson to take photographs. Its not just a phone, its my life. The camera has captured so many beautiful moments and adventures I have been on.

For any of you that have the luxury to splurge on high tech gadgets I would recommend the Canon E0S. I used these cameras in Sixth form and they are amazing. The megapixels are great and the features are excellent. You can change for example the shutter speed and camera angle to create stunning imagery.

However a phone camera for me can give you the same quality as a high tech camera.