Photographs are the great way to capture and treasure a perfect moment. In a way, they act like a time machine. Like that in the movie ‘Back to the future’, they take us back to the bygone time and to the place that we have never been to.
And, photography? It’s an art that can’t be taught in school.
You have to learn it yourself through practice and consistency.
It sure is a hard-work. Because history has it; the wildlife photographers being chased by an elephant in the middle of a jungle, being stung by a swan assuming them as cygnet-kidnappers, (Duh!) and so on.
So, guys, if you want to be awesome at photography, here’s a list of the top ten traits that a terrific photographer must have:
1. High on Imagination
Awesome photographers practice being so all the time; even when they don’t have a camera in hand. In fact, they practice becoming the camera themselves.
They notice the light, the gestures, the angles, and everything else that makes a good picture.
This helps them recognize the perfect composition and exposure for the scenes that give out the best pictures.
2. 24/7 Ready with a Camera
Awesome photographers are passionate about photography.
Their mind is always about ‘that perfect shot’. And they know that the moment can happen anytime, anywhere.
There’s no chance they could miss the moment.
This is why they have a camera always at their disposal. Doesn’t matter if it is a Canon DSLR or just a smartphone.
3. Follow your Heart
Creativity is all about doing something different and better than the others.
It doesn’t come by following the status quo. You have got to challenge it.
The simplest way to do this is by following your heart.
This is what great photographers do. They listen to their gut feeling and take shots without even stopping to look back.
This is how the unique pictures are born.
4. Spend on Some Great Books
Things are easier when done with mentors.
That way you don’t have to reinvent the wheel all over again.
By looking at the pictures from magazines and books, the photographers learn different styles, perspectives, compositions, colors, etc.
They can think and act in ways different than they can imagine.
They can also list out the things they don’t like about those pictures and how they could improve those pictures if they were the photographers.
5. Be into the Moment
Great photographers give some forethought on the photoshoots before even starting to shoot. Then they adjust lightings, and compositions just like they imagined.
Next, they try different perspectives and immerse themselves in the present moment completely.
This gives them a focus on the present moment and thus be creative in their best way, thus, making a way for awesome pictures.
6. Have a Pleasant Attitude
An awesomeness isn’t just about the photography skills. It is also about the attitude.
A terrific photographer doesn't hesitate to ask strangers to pose and doesn't forget to return the favor for that either.
He smiles and engages with the subject and doesn’t treat them like a mannequin. It is this friendly behavior that also gets reflected in the gestures of the subjects he takes pictures of.
7. Possess a Uniqueness
An awesome photographer is awesome because he is different.
There’s something unique about his photographs.
They have a signature style. Even if those styles have never existed ever before.
8. Share. Share. Share
There’s nothing warmer than the heart which believes in sharing.
A marvelous photographer also loves to share.
He shares his works with the world.
Not only that he gets to show his works to the world but he also gets feedbacks, so that he can work on honing his skills.
Moreover, he also gets to befriend some new photographers of the industry which is a plus point in terms of growing personal connections.
9. Great Storytellers
What’s worth a photograph if it has no story to tell?
That’s what a great photographer knows.
So, he tells a story through every photograph whether they are sad ones or the merrymaking stories.
They have a theme color, focused gesture, and genuine quality untainted by the photoshop elements.
10. Keep it Simple Silly
Because simple is the new smart.
When photographs are based on one or two colors maximum, they give their audience a subtle sign of what to focus on next.
Adept photographers understand this.
That’s why they keep their photographs really simple and give it a theme style that doesn’t confuse the audiences.
All in all, an awesome photographer has the following traits:
· High on Imagination
· 24/7 Ready with a Camera
· Follow your Heart
· Spend on Some Great Books
· Be into the Moment
· Have a Pleasant Attitude
· Possess a Uniqueness
· Share. Share. Share
· Great Storytellers
· Keep it Simple Silly