How to Develop Your Photographic Eye

Developing your 'photographic eye' probably isn't as easy as looking through a lens, but with work and attention to detail, everyone can change the way they see things.

Steps

  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Look at photographs.
    Not just looking at them at their face value, but look and consider what went into the shot. What is the photographer trying to convey with it?
    • Also consider that sometimes a rose is just a rose... nothing was being 'said', but it can still speak to you.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Try to learn...
    Try to learn and understand what 'right brain' versus 'left brain'[1] is; Artistic versus logic.
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Don't just take snapshots of what you are looking at, but use it to express you.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Get out there
    and take some pictures. They won't just jump into your camera.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Practice.
    Nobody gets better without putting in some time and effort.
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Read some comics.
    You are looking for the things that catch your eye and how they are composed. This can help you get a better perspective on what works.
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