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A place to politely discuss the tools, technique and culture of photography.

This is not a good place to simply share cool photos/videos or promote your own work and projects, but rather a place to discuss photography as an art and post things that would be of interest to other photographers.

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Successful shot rate (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by HardVision@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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On average what would you say is your success rate when you go out to shoot? And what’s your experience level?

For myself who has a passion for photography but zero formal training and only purchased my first real camera less than a year ago, I’d say 1% of the pictures that I take are “good” or at least to the point to where I’d share them.

I know a lot comes from just going out and taking pictures but I feel like the gaps between when I go out and take pictures and actually sit at the computer and look at them is so spread out that I can never remember what I did or was thinking last time I was out shooting

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[–] Adept-Grapefruit8844@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I don’t think about my success rate? I guess 100% if I need 15 good shots I take 15 good shots if I need 100 I take 100. I won’t say I’m a pro but I’m highly seasoned. I’ve covered events and concerts race events done fashion editorials and portraits. I know not every shot is going to come out but it’s about getting the good ones. In time you’ll learn your camera and its settings so you’ll be able to quickly know what your settings are. Learn to “build” your shots. Scope your area before you shoot check vantage points angles check lightning conditions. Think about the shots you plan to capture. If you’re doing more portraits think about your lighting and what emotion you want the person in the portrait to have, are they confident, are they sexy, are they happy? Then think about how you can use facial expressions and body language to convey that. Props and style accessories are also great things to have especially when starting out. It gives your subject something to do. Adding a little movement can also help it doesn’t have to be crazy if it’s a guy try having them fix their tie or fiddle with their watch. If it’s a woman then you can try having them play with their hair or lean on one leg to extenuate hip curves.

Lastly, think of photography as a journey, no photographer ever starts off as a pro but that doesn’t mean you won’t capture amazing photos and experiences along the way. A great photographer is the one who tells a story and that’s at any skill level. Keep shooting and perfecting the craft 👍

P.S. some of my best shots are of my wife and dog too 😉