1, photography theory
If you are a novice in self-study, you can go online to find tutorials, or you can find some introductory photography books to learn. First learn the meaning and function of professional terms, such as shutter, aperture, sensitivity, white balance, exposure compensation, depth of field, storage format, etc. The second is to learn common operation modes, such as automatic mode, manual mode and shutter priority mode.
2, the camera foundation
First, understand the camera, including camera parameters, lens types, lens parameters analysis, lens characteristics, etc. , which can help novices to buy suitable cameras; The second is to operate the camera. You can learn the usage of various keys according to the tutorial or manual, such as how to control exposure, how to switch modes and so on.
3, skills and later
After mastering all kinds of professional vocabulary and camera operation, you can begin to learn skills. First, you can learn photography skills, such as composition skills, portrait shooting skills, landscape shooting skills, light use and so on. Second, you can learn post-processing skills, such as how to use PS to cut pictures, grind skin, add filters and so on.
Matters needing attention in learning photography
1. Novice photographers should not buy expensive equipment crazily.
Many good photos on the Internet tell us that low-cost photographic equipment can also take excellent photos. When your photos get better and better, your experience will tell you what kind of camera you should use. It's time for you to upgrade your equipment.
Consider buying a tripod.
It is very necessary for a novice photographer to buy a cheap tripod. This is more necessary for some photographers whose hands are shaking when taking pictures. Buying a tripod can greatly improve your imaging quality. In order to improve the stability of tripod, I suggest using the timing function of tripod and camera.
3. Take your camera.
Opportunities to take pictures often come when you don't expect them, so it's important to take photographic equipment (a small camera bag and tripod) with you, so that you can get unexpected shooting opportunities in some places. Of course, if you are in a scenic place, you can also use a mobile phone with a camera to make a "mark" and come back to shoot after you get the camera.
4. Record the list of scenic spots you want to shoot.
Sometimes you will encounter a scenic spot that is worth shooting without a camera, so record the details of this scenic spot with a notebook, which will help you take beautiful photos. When recording scenic spots, we should also pay attention to details: such as season, light and so on. In this way, you will come back at the same time in the same season, and you will get the ideal photos.
Don't ignore the surrounding environment.
For a novice photographer, there is nothing new to shoot in the living room or backyard, but you can always see something new when you go out. However, if you look at a familiar place with fresh eyes, you may find that you can shoot strange lights at home or see unexpected wild flowers in the backyard. Often excellent photos come from ordinary scenes.