Learn & Explore Series Episode 31
"Common Mistakes of Beginner Photographers"
Did You Know?
A 2012 Panasonic survey of photographers found that 35.2% of them forgot to check their camera’s batteries frequently, and experienced a loss of power.
Did You Know?
The second most-common mistake, at 29.3%, was an inability to hold the camera steady.
Did You Know?
Setting the shutter speed too slow and recording blurry photos was the third most-common mistake, at 22.7%.
Common Mistakes of Beginner Photographers:
- How much money should a beginner photographer spend for his or her first camera?
- Does a beginner photographer need a DSLR camera?
- Why should I read my camera’s manual?
- What is the best technique to keep my camera steady?
- Why are people faces so dark when photographed outside?
- What is red eye?
- Do I need to understand shutter speed, aperture and ISO or can’t I just let the camera choose these settings automatically?
- Why do the backgrounds of my photos appear to be in focus as much as the subject?
- What techniques should I use to keep my photos level and straight?
- Why do so many of my images look overexposed or underexposed?
- Why are some of my photos blurry and not sharp?
- Why do some of my photos have an orange, blue or yellow tinge?
- Why doesn’t my flash light my subject sufficiently?
- What are some tips to shoot better pictures of people?
- Don’t I always want to shoot during a bright, sunny day?
- Do I need to attend photo classes, seminars or workshops?
- As a beginner, should I join a local photo club?