How to do LPS Photography
To start off with LPS Photography, all you need is an iPad, iPhone, or any kind of camera. When you start off with LPS Photography or Photography in general, it's okay if you don't have the "nicest" camera. If you are considering Photography is a full time career when you get older, you'll grow from your iPhone. It starts small, then gets bigger as you get more into taking pictures. :)
After you got your "camera", grab a couple LPS and head outside! Even if you don't have woods or too many trees where you live, you can still take good pictures. Even as simple as putting your LPS in the midst of a pile of leave or grass can make a cool image.
When you take pictures, I suggest you add a grid onto your camera. Whether you are using an iPhone or a DSLR Camera, there always should be a way to get a grid on there. When I take pictures, I do something called the "Rule of Thirds" on my images. The Rule of Thirds is basically putting your main focal point (who you want the main person to be) on one of the intersecting lines (There are 4 of them). I will link some resources below to help you with the Rule of Thirds and Photography in general. I don't always use the Rule of Thirds, but I feel like it does make a big difference to my pictures when I do.
When you eventually get a DSLR or a camera with a "manual" setting, I suggest learning about it. Learn how to change exposure, ISO, apature, shutter speed, etc. It took me around a year to actually get the motivation to learn about my camera and not just have auto-focus do everything. Research YouTube tutorials on your camera and really study the specs so your able to customize your images to your liking. Really learning about my camera has made a major impact on my Photography Career.
Things to Remember when taking pictures:
FAQ:
Should I add a watermark on my pictures?
It's honestly up to you. If you feel like someone could potentially take your picture, then yes I would add one. If you are just wanting to do it for fun and don't really care about someone stealing your pictures I don't think you should. It's quite the pain in the butt adding it onto every picture. I use PicMonkey to add watermarks on my pictures.
Should I edit my pictures?
Again, up to you. I started out not doing it, and I still don't really do it. I usually just control the exposure and lighting on my pictures on my camera when I'm taking the picture not as much after. If you'd like to edit your picture for free, use online programs like PicMonkey or Pixlr-O-Matic. They are 100% free and great!
If your on an iPhone, I would use apps like Afterlight or VSCO cam to edit your pictures. Those are truely the best!
Any camera suggestions?
I would go to a local camera shop and ask tell someone that works there what type of camera you are looking for and they can help you find the best one.
LINKS to help your pictures:
How to put a Grid on an iPhone/iPad/iPod
Want to learn more about your DSLR camera?
After you got your "camera", grab a couple LPS and head outside! Even if you don't have woods or too many trees where you live, you can still take good pictures. Even as simple as putting your LPS in the midst of a pile of leave or grass can make a cool image.
When you take pictures, I suggest you add a grid onto your camera. Whether you are using an iPhone or a DSLR Camera, there always should be a way to get a grid on there. When I take pictures, I do something called the "Rule of Thirds" on my images. The Rule of Thirds is basically putting your main focal point (who you want the main person to be) on one of the intersecting lines (There are 4 of them). I will link some resources below to help you with the Rule of Thirds and Photography in general. I don't always use the Rule of Thirds, but I feel like it does make a big difference to my pictures when I do.
When you eventually get a DSLR or a camera with a "manual" setting, I suggest learning about it. Learn how to change exposure, ISO, apature, shutter speed, etc. It took me around a year to actually get the motivation to learn about my camera and not just have auto-focus do everything. Research YouTube tutorials on your camera and really study the specs so your able to customize your images to your liking. Really learning about my camera has made a major impact on my Photography Career.
Things to Remember when taking pictures:
- Try to use the Rule of Thirds most of the time. It overall improves the composition of your picture in my opinion.
- Start small then get bigger! I don't suggest all the sudden going out and buying a $1000 dollar camera right at the beginning. Make sure you start practicing angles and composition before buying an expensive camera. It's also good to make sure your really into photography before investing in higher quality camera.
- Start a portfolio! Make a website, and upload your pictures on there! It's nice to have an online portfolio to see how your pictures are improving and show your pictures to more people. I suggest starting to make your portfolio with programs like Instagram, Weebly, Wix, or websites like that.
- Once you get a camera with a "Manual" feature, really learn about it! Don't let Auto-Focus dictate your pictures anymore!!
- If you are wanting to invest on getting a better camera, go to a local camera store and talk to someone there about what you are looking for. They can help you get the best camera.
- Don't give up! Don't give up on learning your camera. Keep going! It takes a bit of time to actually learn how to dictate your own pictures. Trust me, I know how difficult it can be studying everything!!
- Be interesting, don't just put your subject in the center every picture, be original, have a variety!
- Don't go crazy on the angles. Your picture won't look better if you turn the subject diagonal too much. When I first started, I thought "the more you turn your camera when you take the picture, the cooler it looks" . Yeah, it doesn't work like that. Stick to the Rule of Thirds.
- Don't filter up your pictures. If you add too many filters, it seriously won't make your picture better. One filter may be fine in some instances, but don't go crazy.
- Don't go crazy on a camera flash. Only use a camera flash when you need too. I personally hate using the flash because of 2 reasons. Red Eye & too much light. I suggest controlling the light on Exposure, ISO, and ShutterSpeed rather than the flash. I only use the flash at night or when I really need it.
FAQ:
Should I add a watermark on my pictures?
It's honestly up to you. If you feel like someone could potentially take your picture, then yes I would add one. If you are just wanting to do it for fun and don't really care about someone stealing your pictures I don't think you should. It's quite the pain in the butt adding it onto every picture. I use PicMonkey to add watermarks on my pictures.
Should I edit my pictures?
Again, up to you. I started out not doing it, and I still don't really do it. I usually just control the exposure and lighting on my pictures on my camera when I'm taking the picture not as much after. If you'd like to edit your picture for free, use online programs like PicMonkey or Pixlr-O-Matic. They are 100% free and great!
If your on an iPhone, I would use apps like Afterlight or VSCO cam to edit your pictures. Those are truely the best!
Any camera suggestions?
I would go to a local camera shop and ask tell someone that works there what type of camera you are looking for and they can help you find the best one.
LINKS to help your pictures:
How to put a Grid on an iPhone/iPad/iPod
Want to learn more about your DSLR camera?
Rule of Thirds-
Focus your main subject on one of the intersecting lines.
Focus your main subject on one of the intersecting lines.