1. Envision plan & then create the image
2. Photography is really about composition & light
3. Compose the images in thirds follow the rule of thirds as much as possible; divide the frame in 9 equal square boxes. It works 99% of the time
4. Avoid Camera Shake
5. Follow the Sunny 16 rule, Shutter speed 1/100, Aperture F/16, IS0 100, Flash not fired
6. Use a Polarization Filter to reduce reflection
7. Create a sense of Depth
8. Use Simple & plain backgrounds
9. Don’t use flash indoors
10. Choose the right ISO
11. Use PAN (Panning) to create motion
12. Experiment with your shutter speed
13. Look the subject in the eyes
14. Use Flash outdoors as well
15. Move in close to smaller subjects
16. Move subject away from the middle
17. Lock the Focus
18. Use exposure compensation
19. Use aperture priority mode
20. Know your flash range to be effective
21. Watch the other sources of light
22. Must take some picture vertical
23. Be creative/innovative with pictures
24. Avoid using aperture to compensate for poor lighting
25. Use prime lens for more creativity
26. Use the light meter for indoor shooting of portraits
27. Focus on details & action
28. Bonce the flash for softer image
29. Using Photo shop is not a cheating
30. Don’t buy more gears until you hit a wall with the gear you already have
31. Use reflectors to improve the image quality
32. Shoot different shots but don’t waste time getting multiple shot of same image
33. Learn where to focus when using a group photography, focus on the person closest to camera lens
34. Get the deposit before booking a shoot
35. You must watch your light diffusers
36. Learn to change active focus point
37. Learn how to use the Histogram in photography to avoid over exposure
38. You must read your camera manual time & again for better understanding of equipment capabilities
39. Ensure & charge your batteries. Also keep extra Cards for storage of images
40. You can use window light as important source for lighting, Natural light is the best light
41. Always shoot in RAW
42. A noisy picture is better than blurry picture
43. Photo editing is an art in itself
44. Be a part of a scene while taking the photo not a voyeur
45. Focus on compositional aspect rather then technical aspect
46. Simplicity is the key
47. Photography is paining with light… use light in your favor
48. Carry your camera & lens kit, wherever you go
49. Shoot with confidence & enjoy the photography. Never allow photography to disturb your own enjoyment, have fun
50. Ask for permission & thank after the photo shoot. Be respectful to people & places.. and a part of environment.
51. It is always better to underexpose than overexpose the image
52. Taking stranger pictures in their locals is thrilling & exciting
53. Photography is not a hobby; it is life style – It is a philosophy of life
54. Make photos, not excuses
55. Laughter always draws out People true character in photograph
56. The best photographs always conveys a story
57. Travel & photography are the best pair
58. Don’t be afraid to take photo’s in rains
59. Go outside & shoot rather than spending hours in photography forums.. Learning will be much faster
60. You will discover a lot about yourself through photography