“Never quit. It is the easiest cop-out in the world. Set a goal and don’t quit until you attain it. When you do attain it, set another goal, and don’t quit until you reach it. Never quit.” – Bear Bryant If you are passionate about a goal or dream of yours then don’t stop until you achieve it. Do whatever it takes. Persisting in the face of adversity is what builds champions. *** Goals for Practice “When you are planning a practice session, set a specific goal for that particular practice. Just like setting your ultimate goal, set your practice goals the same way. You know your starting point (current…

An excerpt from How To Become The Best at Anything. When I first started photography, there was no World Wide Web (it was 1970, I used film). I subscribed to the Time Life photography series. It was a series of books on photography that was delivered on a monthly basis. Each month I would read and reread each book. Then I would practice the techniques presented in the books. I would devise experiments to test a hypothesis involving photographic techniques. I would perform the experiments and test my hypothesis. This was my deliberate practice with feedback. The books became my coach, the results of the experiments were my feedback. I…

Deliberate Practice, Coaching, Learning Photo by Glenn K. Seki From Photo Pro Magazine 1. Know your lighting – take pictures in the early morning and late afternoon 2. Stay Composed – look at the whole frame in the view finder 3. Shoot from the right angle – change your perspective 4. Using the flash – use fill flash to fill in harsh shadows 5. Get up close and personal – don’t be afraid to get close 6. Understand manual and mode settings – know the controls of your camera 7. Maximise quality from the start – take pictures at the highest possible resolution 8. Practice your photography skills – practice,…

Take Your Digital Photography to the Next Level! An article by exposureguide.com Whether you are a beginner or more experienced with photography, here are some of our favorite tips that will help you improve your photography! • Use the Rule of Thirds • Avoid Camera Shake • Learn to use the Exposure Triangle • Use a Polarizing Filter • Create a Sense of Depth • Use Simple Backgrounds More