Journey Of A Lensman by Timothy Poulton

Journey Of A Lensman by Timothy Poulton

How To Keep Up To Date As A Photographer In this world of lightening fast development, photographers can find it hard to keep themselves up-to-date with the latest. Similarly, some photographers who wish to stay updated, just don’t really know how to go about it. These simple & effective methods will help you from being left behind: 1. Utilise All Of The Web Some people are of the view that the internet is a waste of time as it causes major distractions, but like anything there are always pros and cons… it all depends upon how you use the tools available. The internet has revolutionised the way we work – it literally is the fastest method of staying up to date with the latest developments in the photography business. 2. Participate In Discussions Online & Offline While surfing is a good way to collect vast amounts of information, participating in online discussions is also beneficial in staying up-to-date. Be proactive; join photo sharing sites, comment on blogs and share your own opinion and work with the photography community. You will get lots of ideas and feedback which will help you stay ahead of the curve. If you’re not part of the One Of A Kind Photography Adventures Facebook group, once you finish reading, make sure you head over and get involved. 3. Read, Collect & Discover Books & Magazines Many young and old photographers starting out tend to shy away from books, however, books should always be kept at your side. They help broaden your horizons and often go in to much more depth than articles online. Magazines are always a good source of inspiration and come packed with little tips and tricks. Books
Creative Landscapes: Digital Photography Tips and Techniques
Bryan Peterson’s Understanding Composition Field Guide: How to See and Photograph Images with Impact
Photo Inspiration: Secrets Behind Stunning Images Magazines
Outdoor Photographer
Shutterbug
Nature Photographer 4. Browse Design Galleries As an avid photographer, you should always yearn for inspiration and with the internet, you literally have the world at your fingertips. With the increased online presence of photography, many galleries have spawned showcasing inspiring and creative photography. Sites like 500px and Instagram are a perfect inspiration spot for photographers of any caliber. Not only do you get ideas & references for photography, you also get a look at the latest emerging trends. Whether you follow these or purposely avoid them, is completely up to you. 5. Build Relationships & Maintain Them Social media platforms like Facebook, 500px & Instagram, allow you to easily stay connected with your friends but it’s also important to follow other influential photographers on the web. By doing so, you will get real time updates on the latest developments or opportunities in your respective field. Don’t just limit yourself to online – connect in the ‘real’ world too. 6. Have a Predisposed ‘Yes!’ Attitude In order to stay up-to-date, photographers must keep an open and predisposed attitude so that you may learn from others in the photography community. It is not only the young photographers who will learn from the experienced ones, but the seasoned photographers who can learn from the next generation too. 7. Collaborate Two heads are better than one. It’s very easy to get defensive with your ideas, try to protect your ego and work on something alone. The thing is if you don’t want to kill great ideas because of your ego, you need to collaborate. To stay up to date and be able to innovate team up with other great minds and you will see yourself creating extraordinary things and advancing your industry. The talented team at One Of A Kind Photography Adventures collaborate all the time on tours and is a true source of inspiration. 8. Staying true to YOUR master plan Stay motivated in the pursuit of your creative dreams. Keeping yourself inspired on the journey is as important as the journey itself! Do what you need to in order to keep yourself moving in the directions of your dreams. Do what it takes to stay motivated, excited, enthusiastic and passionate. It’s a continuous process, and a very necessary one at that. What are some of your methods for staying up to date as a photographer?

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