clipped from: digital-photography-school.com   

Confidence is worth it’s weight in gold in any arena.  As a photographer, there’s nothing like KNOWING you’re capable of “getting the shot.”  It’s so empowering to know that if you miss a shot it’s NOT going to be because you didn’t know what you were doing OR perhaps worse would be that you did know how to nail it, but you were too slow in setting up the shot due to lack of practice!


1. Keep a Notebook . . . or don’t


Especially in the beginning, I recommend creating a well organized notebook

for some, it’s just not their thang and I totally get that

If you fall into that category, ditch step one

2. Shoot Frequently


(this is the most important of any of the tips, so if you’re going to choose just one, let this be it!)


3. Shoot in Different Conditions


4. Set Goals


5.  Read


6. Ask Questions


7.  Change Your Perspective