I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the quality of photos on my blog has improved in the last couple so months. That isn’t just me being big-headed – I bought a much better DSLR camera.
I’ve always loved everything artistic and photos are no exception. I’ve yet to learn how to take photos effectively so that every one is striking and significant, but everyone always says that practice makes perfect.
One of the main things I’m looking forward to now that we’ve signed a lease on our new apartment in Amsterdam is being able to decorate it with lots of our travel prints. It’s so easy to get your images blown up as canvas prints these days but I’m definitely going to have a hard time choosing my favourite photos from the last two years. Maybe I’ll just cover every wall with photos instead of paper or paint 😉 Check out this feature on Huff Post about how to bring travel home, without over-doing it.
Another reason I want to get better at photography is because I’d love to be able to sell my photos to people. I may never be displayed in a gallery, but I’d like to think that one day someone might have one of my photos displayed on their living room wall. I’m already looking into different avenues to get my new work out there, but it does seem easy to sell your photography prints online. I just need to perfect my composure and lighting first.
Having a food blog has also meant that I’ve had to learn about different photography angles and both natural and artificial lighting. Although I have to consider this with every shoot when it comes to food, I never put too much emphasis on it when it comes to  my travel photos. This definitely needs to change and I’m trying to be better at always carrying my camera with me, even when I feel it’s too bulky, just so I can practice my shots.
Here are some good resources for anyone looking to improve their photography, which have helped me a lot:
14 Ways To significantly Improve Your Photography
How To Develop Your Photography Skills
5 Ways To Improve Your Photography
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