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This Back-to-Basics Photography Exercise can Improve Your Photography

April 2, 2020 By Good Glass Leave a Comment

People may be under the impression that having access to so many cameras on smartphones and other devices can give anyone the opportunity to take professional-grade photos. This accessibility may give just anyone the tools to potentially obtain professional-level skills, but there is a lot more practice that needs to be involved. Take the time to familiarize yourself with different camera settings that traditional photographers have always had to learn, such as shooting in monochrome instead of color.

Key Takeaways:

  • Monochrome photos can emphasize contrast, detail, and texture, without color distracting from the features.
  • Resist the urge to check your camera screen, and take the shots intuitively.
  • Modern software can create great additions and touch ups to your photos.

“The best option in a digital camera is to shoot in RAW mode, which will create a color image. Later in editing, you’ll make a monochrome image from that color file.”

Read more: https://digital-photography-school.com/back-to-basics-photography-exercise/

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