Talk given at Milton Keynes Geek Night 4, talking about how people might approach improving their photography.

1. [ ]
Better
Photography
by Design
MKGN 21st March 2013
Al Power

2. What makes a good photo?

3. Is It Camera GEAR?

4. COMPOSITION

5. COMPOSITION

6. COMPOSITION

7. A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE

8. LIGhT

9. LEARN HOW TO PROCESS YOUR PICTURES
DSLR Mobile
RAW is amazing Snapseed - iOS & Android
iPhoto - Picassa - Lightroom - Aperture
take a workshop - Adobe videos - youtube channels

10. “Your first 10,000 photos are your worst”
HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON
PRACTICE & inspiration
PRACTICE & inspiration
Untitled - Vivian Maier, 1956 Bulldog Owner, NYC - Elliott Erwitt, 2000

11. SO what makes A good photo?
Stop focusing on your gear.
Compose. Try new perspectives.
Think about light.
Process your photos.
Find inspiration and practice.
THANK YOU
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