How to Learn Photography
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Loading... - Adimu Kapesa
- 12 Sep 2022
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Regardless of your budget or gear, you will always find a way to take your first steps in photography. I started at 13 using my phone camera, so trust me when I say you don’t need anything fancy to get started.
So, in this article, I will share 21 ways to learn photography that I have tried myself over the years.
Let’s go!
Can You Teach Yourself Photography?
Of course! There are many tools and online resources to get started in photography without spending much money on long and expensive programs.
Still, you will need a lot of discipline and commitment, as photography requires much study and practice to master.
You can start with photography blogs, videos, and books. Yet, I recommend you eventually sign up for photography courses to expand your learning and get real-time feedback from experienced photographers.
Is Photography Hard to Learn?
Yes and no. Photography might be a bit confusing at first because there are many technical aspects to consider. Yet, if you practice often, you’ll get the hang of it quickly. It will all depend on how much time you dedicate to it.
Photography is about understanding how light behaves and how you can manipulate it. So, to fully master it, you need to get technical and dive into a bit of physics— but don’t worry, you won’t have to memorize formulas for that!
In a very general way, there are two things you need to know to understand how a camera works and how light behaves so you can use it to your advantage:
1. The exposure triangle (ISO, aperture, and shutter speed).
2. The inverse square law (or light fall off)
These concepts are the basis of everything in photography, and you will come across them no matter which way you start your photography journey.
Now, let’s get to the fun part:
21 Ways to Learn Photography for Beginners
In this list, I include traditional and not-so-traditional ways to learn photography. I’ll go from taking classes and online courses to creative exercises you can do independently.
I have tried all the 21 things you’ll see here, so I can confidently tell you how helpful they’ve been to my growth as a photographer.
However, I do not see these 21 options as separate paths. Feel free to combine these recommendations and integrate them all into your training process. Read More…
