Maybe we won't be perfect photographers, but you definitely want to be a photographer who continues to develop and become better, right? Some exercises you can do to make you better:
1. Practice using a spot meter
On the latest cameras, the metering system is usually sophisticated and reliable in standard light conditions, whereas in poor light conditions the metering usually doesn't work as expected. So it would be better if we master how to use the camera's spot meter so that we get used to it and know where to place the meter spot in certain light conditions before adjusting the composition.
Photo by : Ken Davis
2. Practice reading histograms
Through the histogram you can see all the light information in your photo. If you use a mirrorless camera equipped with an electronic viewfinder, you can see the histogram before pressing the shutter. The darker your photo, the graph will skew to the left, the lighter your photo the graph will skew to the right.
3. Often use prime lenses
Using a prime lens can train our creativity because you have to move closer and further away to get the desired composition.
4. Using manual mode
Using aperture and shutter priority modes can actually produce good photos. But there's no harm in practicing manual mode to increase your sensitivity, right? Usually photographers who use manual mode are more reliable and can handle various conditions in a fairly short time.
Photo by : Andrew Birch
5. Make a commitment to upload photos every day
By making a commitment, you feel encouraged to train your sensitivity in seeing an interesting subject and you can also carry out experiments that have never been tried before.