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Alright - Everyone starts somewhere, and everyone is very well aware of that and sometimes, while on my down time I enjoy seeing other's photography work and check out websites to appreciate other's craft... But, I just do not see how some individuals can go for CHEAPER or BARGAINED photographers... and still be happy with their pictures?

Today, we came across some work on Social Media Website and although, this ONE capture could have been a gorgeous photograph, somehow that little touch of flash would have fantastically made that engagement shot EPIC and truly memorable for the couple. But, technicality was not used and that picture looks a waste, so sad for the couple...

I understand not everyone can afford the prices and packages, that some professional photographers and studios offer, but I think that the potential client should just speak up and ask, who knows you may get THAT one memorable shot that will be worth your every penny captured by a professional, someone who is doing this for a living and survives by developing great business and photography ethics.

Even, if someone does not know how to use their manual settings or even knowing their A,S,ISOs, if they are learning... JUST Be honest and tell people that you are learning and that you would be honored to try your concepts on them.  Everyone has started somewhere, no doubts... Everyone deserves a chance of doing this.... Why not?

I feel that many individuals needing photography services work hard for their money and when they want quality products they do not mind making that investment - cheaper is not always better and it is important to know that every dollar you have earned, you are investing in quality captures...Looking at the prices on that 'photographer's' website, made me just drop my mouth to the floor and the fact some people are happy with the pictures is even more terrifying... They could be like a dollar per session, still it look like they are stealing that hard earned dollar from the 'client' because what they are delivering isn't good. and a clear example is a Wedding for fifty-something dollars in the price menu? I just wonder how happy that money that was spent made the bride and groom feel as they have probably spent a good amount of money on other items such as vendors, etc for their ONE special day! 


A little accountability and respect for those out here that are busting their chops making a living full-time and have spent countless hours and funds making it right for their clients and their business... I think that is all we ask...

10 Pro Tips for Amateur Photographers - Re-Post Via Wix-TEAM

10 Pro Tips for Amateur Photographers

Posted by The Wix Team | March 20th 2013 - Please Note: This is a RePOST from WIX TEAM BLOG SITE - NOT WRITTEN or PRODUCED by AMILLERFOTO - ALL RIGHTS TO WIX.COM

You love photography but you don’t know the difference between HDR and SLR? Photography is a wide field with various ranges of expertise – from complete beginners to genius experts. If you’re just starting out, you can enjoy the knowledge accumulated by professionals over the years as you learn and improve your skills.We reached out to a few serious photographers that were happy to contribute these super helpful tips. Use them well!Hold the camera close: Lot’s of amateur photographers tend to hold the camera while stretching their arms forward, away from their faces. This can totally destabilize your entire posture and reduce the image sharpness. Don’t be distant, keep the camera close to you and maintain maximum stability.
Can’t stay away from your camera but not sure what a tripod is? Sounds like you need some tips from professional photographers.



Use the timer: For an untrained hand, pressing the button to take a photo can create tiny yet uncontrollable and undesired movements, which gets you blurry images. If you use the timer, you have a few seconds to regain stability after the click.
Flash during the day: Sounds a bit strange, but it actually works! Shooting with Flash during sunlight helps the camera to deal with unexpected natural light that may be coming from the worst possible direction. This works especially well if you shoot against a very bright light.



Zoom with your legs: Need a close up? Try to get closer. Camera zoom is a great feature (especially if you have professional gear, which most beginners don’t), but you probably noticed that it reduces the quality a bit. Walking a few steps can save you some zoom distance and spare you that.



Try different angles and positions: Don’t set your mind on just one position. Be agile as you shoot and experiment with different angles. You don’t know for sure which one will bring you the winning shot. Moving around will also teach you a lot about the strengths and weaknesses of the different positions.



Learn about photo editing: This is not considered cheating. The best photographers in the world also use technology to enhance their works. Using photo editing tools will help you get more out of your images, and also help you understand contrast, colors, light and other important photography elements.
Have a look! Wix offers a great online photo editing tool with tons of features and options.




Read: Photography is combination of art, science and technology. There’s a lot of theory and knowledge involved. If you truly want to understand photography, you need to get familiar with the lingo and learn at least the basic terms. Digital Photography School is a great place to start.Get a card reader: Don’t use a USB cable like the rest of them. Buy yourself a memory card reader to be able to transfer photos from the camera to your computer at a normal speed. Any serious photographer who ever experienced the transfer with a USB cable knows how frustrating it can be. It only costs a few dollars and can save you tons of time!



Don’t delete from your camera: Regardless of how terrible a photo may seem to you on the tiny preview screen of your camera, please have the patience to wait and view it in normal resolution before making any rash decisions. Even if it is a bad photo, watch it to learn from your mistakes.
Just shoot! Don’t overthink it, don’t be hesitant and don’t try to save time. Just shoot as much as you can. You learn by experimenting and you gain confidence by doing. On the way you also take a few awesome photos. You’re probably using a digital device, so it doesn’t even cost you anything! Make your camera work. It’s the best way to improve.



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