photography = time

I came to the realization, this week, that to be a good photographer you need to be able to spend a lot of time doing it. It also takes a lot of practice and, like most skills, good photography takes practice, practice, practice.

I am currently taking a photography class where every week I submit 4-6 of my best photos focused on a particular topic or theme, to a blog. I go to school full time, have a job, and obviously have other classes to focus on than just my photography one. This has been a real test of time management. When I have had time to focus on photography I've learned you need to go at the right time of day. You also need to know where you're going and what you're looking to take pictures of. It's difficult to go out and just take pictures without any ideas. You can't be creative without researching and thinking beforehand.

For beginning photographers, such as myself, just remember to plan your location ahead of time, take photos close to when the sun sets and rises, and practice, practice, practice. It will get easier and your shots will become more and more professional the more experience you get.