It is time my fellow Idiots. You not only know the basics of photography but how to apply them to stranger’s photographs. If you need a reminder, I will link them all here.
Night Photography, how to work aperture, how to work shutter speed, identifying the meaning of images.
This is my last blog, and I would sincerely like to thank those who have spent some time with these posts and learned from them. Just because I am stopping the blogs does not mean I will stop posting photos to my site and my accounts, so if you haven’t already go ahead and follow samchasecandids.
So, what is next for YOU, you may ask? First, understand not every camera is built the same and absolutely not ever lens. There are film cameras (with different categories of film like 35mm, polaroid, etc.), there are DSLR’s which is your standard digital Canons and Nikons, and then there are the mirrorless kinds which I intend on getting. It is still digital however it is an upgrade from the kinds of cameras we are familiar with.
You can consider your phone a camera, but I would strongly encourage to invest in a camera that was made for the sole purpose of shooting. This way you will have total control over what you want to shoot.
Next but most importantly, buy a camera that will fit what you want. Never go above 50mm if you only want to do landscape. Understand that doing close up of bugs requires a special lens that can focus on something so small, so be prepared for distinctions I your lenses because the length and aperture will determine EVERYTHING.
I personally use a Canon 5D Mark III with (From order of most to least used) 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 8-15mm, 85mm, and a 50mm. I never use a standard kit lens anymore. My advice to you before buying is to research what body has the best ISO for indoor and nighttime and most megapixels.
If you want to become a professional, you are going to have to take the hit and give out free shoots to boost your portfolio. Being a creative photographer is very hard but there is a specific market if you are well known enough. As for weddings and graduation photos, ask a professional if you can tag along to one of their shoots to be a silent observer or act as a second or third lens to a wedding photographer.
I started out photographing because of my own vanity and wanting to make friends. I shot a ton but never understood the basics. It is a long and irritating process, but every eye sees the world differently, all you need to do is figure out what you see and how to capture it.
Again, I want to thank you all so much for the time you spent with me. I wish you all the success on your photos and please tag and share them with me if you would like. This has been Idiot Photography! Stay in the dark.