Photography: Learning the Basics

"The purpose of photos are to communicate ideas. " An expert from the book, "Beginner's Guide to Nature Photography" gives advice in hopes of helping aspiring nature photographers. This expert, Cub Kahn, says that by incorporating different aspects such as; lighting, angle, focus, color, and tone to compose nature photos, pictures can really be brought to life. Kahn explains another key factor for a good outcome is to ask yourself two questions. 1. What is the message of this photo? 2. What is the best way to communicate that message? When you can create a clear message with your nature photos you are on the road to becoming a smart photographer. By creating a clear message you need to be able to keep the idea simple so viewers can recognize the meaning of the photo and so its a photograph worth looking at. 

My dad is a professional photographer and I hear about his shots ALL THE TIME. I know that in order for his succession he is always following the basics. He spends an overwhelming amount of time making sure the lighting is just right, focusing on the product, creating a clear message with each photo. I told him about the article I read and he said the information given was right on. An accomplished photographer needs to be patient, consider angles and lines, and keep the message simple.