Tips to Photography

    I have enjoyed photography all of my life, but since my retirement 5 years ago I have really started tried to learn all I can to become a better photographer.  I started out by getting a new DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera and taking the class at the camera store to get to know my camera better. I also read my manual from cover to cover so that I would understand all about my camera.  After that I set out to take photos.  I had some success in my early efforts, but always felt there was more I could learn.

     My next step was to read books on photography.  I found so many different ones and every photographer had his own opinion about equipment and the best way to photograph.  I think the biggest thing I learned there is that you have to know the guidelines of photography but then you need to find what works best for you.

     This year I took a five week course called Garden Photography.  In this course my instructor gave a lot of great tips to help us to enjoy photography.  He gave us rules but then he said sometimes you break the rules.  What is good in one persons eye may not be to another person.  I really enjoyed this class and learned so much that I will be trying in my own photography.