{"id":2300,"date":"2019-03-15T10:15:43","date_gmt":"2019-03-15T17:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/warealestatephotos.com\/?p=2300"},"modified":"2020-11-16T02:15:26","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T02:15:26","slug":"are-you-on-the-right-track-for-your-photography-goals-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wremedia.com\/are-you-on-the-right-track-for-your-photography-goals-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You On The Right Track For Your Photography Goals?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/wremedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Are-You-On-The-Right-Track-For-Your-Photography-Goals_-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-2304\" src=\"https:\/\/wremedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Are-You-On-The-Right-Track-For-Your-Photography-Goals_-1-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"457\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wremedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Are-You-On-The-Right-Track-For-Your-Photography-Goals_-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/wremedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Are-You-On-The-Right-Track-For-Your-Photography-Goals_-1.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1>How Do Photographers Tell If They\u2019re Doing Good Work?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photographers are artists by their very nature. As with any artist, photographers want to know if they\u2019re producing good work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, a photographer known for shooting stunning photos can quickly build a business, attract new clients, and command higher rates. There\u2019s also a sense of pride in striving to perfect your work and develop your skill.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how do photographers tell if they\u2019re doing good work?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review Your Photography Techniques<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re assessing your own skills to see where you excel and what areas need improvement, pay close attention to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.2bridges.nyc\/photography-guide\/signs-of-good-photo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how you use common photography techniques<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like the:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeincolour.com\/tutorials\/rule-of-thirds.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rule of thirds<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus and composition<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depth of field and what subjects are given emphasis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cropping<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lighting<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of proper photography techniques comes with time, training, and practice. Proper techniques, when used together, elevate a photo from looking like it was shot by an amateur to one taken by a professional.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand Your Equipment&#8230;and How to Use It<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can pour thousands of dollars into buying expensive equipment and tools. Buying all the cutting-edge equipment in the world doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re guaranteed to improve your work. You still need to learn the proper way to make use of your camera, lenses, tripods, flash, and other equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slrlounge.com\/how-to-properly-hold-your-camera\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how you hold your camera<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has an impact on the quality of a photo? Gripping the camera improperly can make you shake and make a photo look blurry or out of focus.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be afraid to get down and dirty, too. While you might be inclined to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/How-do-I-know-if-someone-is-a-good-photographer-and-not-just-someone-with-an-expensive-camera\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lean forward or backward when framing a shot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019re better off repositioning your entire body \u2014 even if it means laying on the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/brentloe.com\/shooting-in-bad-weather\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shooting in bad weather<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, prepare for the conditions beforehand. Bring clothes to keep yourself comfortable, warm, and dry. Shell out the cash for a lens hood or some microfiber cloths to keep your lens free and clear of raindrops or snowflakes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you practice honing your photography techniques, work on learning how your tools work. Play around with <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/warealestatephotos.com\/why-you-need-to-carry-a-wide-angle-lens-and-a-zoom-lens\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">different lenses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get a feel for which ones excel over others in certain situations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember: high-quality equipment alone doesn\u2019t make for a better shot. Spend time learning how best to use what you\u2019ve got.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure How Well Your Work is Received<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not always easy to accurately judge the quality of your own work. You might be too self-critical or overly enamored by what you consider to be your magnum opus.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why you need to consider how others receive your work. Ultimately, they\u2019re the ones who will decide whether or not to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/brentloe.com\/services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hire you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on your portfolio and samples.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the key metrics in analyzing the quality of your photography is evaluating its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fstoppers.com\/originals\/how-define-what-makes-great-photograph-great-179385\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ability to earn currency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Currency can be anything from money to attention to likes on social media. If your photo accumulates currency (whatever it may be), that means your photo is making an impact and eliciting some sort of a response from an audience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some photos might be better evaluated in one context more than another. A photo you post on Instagram to garner likes and social feedback may not be the best photo to enter into a contest with industry peers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, entering a contest or competition is another viable strategy for assessing the quality of your photography. Even if you lose, you might receive valuable feedback from those who are well-acquainted with judging professional photography. And if you win, well&#8230;being selected for first place in a photography contest says a lot about the quality of your work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you feel like your work is of a high quality, feel free to submit it to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/3-ways-to-know-if-your-work-is-good\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stock agencies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Stock agencies want to buy the best work, so their acceptance of what you offer is a sign you\u2019re on the right track.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, some photographers offer to review their peers\u2019 portfolios \u2014 generally for a fee. This is a great way to get feedback from someone whose work you admire and respect.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue to Hone Your Photography Skills<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s all too easy to grow complacent with your skillset, even if you\u2019re taking home prestigious awards and raking in the big bucks. No matter your skill as a photographer, continue to develop, learn, and experiment with new or better photography techniques, tools, and means of garnering feedback.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Do Photographers Tell If They\u2019re Doing Good Work? Photographers are artists by their very nature. As with any artist, photographers want to know if they\u2019re producing good work. After all, a photographer known for shooting stunning photos can quickly build a business, attract new clients, and command higher rates. 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