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Photography Basics

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 A friend recently asked me to share some basic tips for taking pictures.  So, with the help from a mentor, I have come up with several photography basics.  These concepts run through my mind every time I snap a photo.  They provide for depth, interest, professional outcomes, and attention brought to the subject.  I hope that this blog provides a good list of suggestions that help you grow in your own photography journey! Subjects Every picture begins with a subject.  This is the object which catches your eye, the main character of the story your photo tells, and the thesis of your work.  Every good picture begins with a subject.  Finding your subject can be accomplished several ways.  Do you already know the story you want to tell?  Go out looking for a subject which portrays that story well!  Or maybe you grab your camera and walk around, having no idea what you want to photograph.  Look for things which catch your eye!  Otherwise, are you wanting to capture a memory?  Photograph thi