5 photography tips for beginners

If you are just starting out as a new photographer, you're in for an exciting new hobby. There are a lot of things to learn and feel excited about when you begin studying photography, from technique to artistic composition. Becoming a better photographer can take many years and you will find that you are constantly learning new things just by practicing over time. The following are a few tips that will help any beginning photographer get started.

• When you're first starting out, you don't need to use the most sophisticated, expensive equipment.
• It's better to start by using simple cameras while you are learning.
• The more you use them the more familiar you will get with different functions and with the type of photography you want to do, which will make it easier for you to purchase the right type of camera when you are ready to make a bigger investment.

• You never know when you're going to see something worthy of capturing on film, or digital.
• Keep your camera on you at all times so that you are ready to snap something when you see it.
• You can keep your camera equipment simple so that you don't have to lug around a lot of weight -- just carry your camera and a small tripod.
• You can also write down different scenes that you like so that you remember to return to them later.

• Sometimes the best pictures are things that most people would overlook.
• Practice looking at environments and situations that are familiar to you.
• You can always find ways of seeing them with fresh eyes, even if they seem mundane at first.

• Beginners should start with a manual camera so that you can learn about the different functions.
• You should know how shutter speed, ISO and other settings work so that you can adjust them to specific settings that are appropriate for different environments.
• Read up on photography, visit websites or even take a class to gain insight into the technical aspects.

• The best part of photography is that you get to have fun with it.
• You can use it as a way to express yourself and capture pictures of things that interest you.
• Every shot you frame and all the decisions you make about how to take a picture are representative of your unique perspective, so make sure to have fun with your new hobby.