How to Start Doing Photography

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according to your comfort level.. Purchase a prime lens if you have a DSLR camera.. Buy several memory cards so you have backup storage.

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according to your comfort level.

Step 1

according to your comfort level.

2

Purchase a prime lens if you have a DSLR camera.

Step 2

Purchase a prime lens if you have a DSLR camera.

3

Buy several memory cards so you have backup storage.

Step 3

Buy several memory cards so you have backup storage.

4

Get a tripod

Step 4

Get a tripod

5

Store your gear in a camera bag.

Step 5

Store your gear in a camera bag.

6

Install photo-editing software on your computer.

Step 6

Install photo-editing software on your computer.

7

Photograph things that inspire you.

Step 7

Photograph things that inspire you.

8

Work on composing your shots.

Step 8

Work on composing your shots.

9

Adjust the distance between your subject.

Step 9

Adjust the distance between your subject.

10

Play around with the exposure triangle to have more control.

Step 10

Play around with the exposure triangle to have more control.

11

Find time to practice as much as possible.

Step 11

Find time to practice as much as possible.

12

Play around with different styles of photography.

Step 12

Play around with different styles of photography.

13

Build a solid portfolio of your best work.

Step 13

Build a solid portfolio of your best work.

14

Share your work on social media.

Step 14

Share your work on social media.

15

Learn the business aspects of being a professional photographer.

Step 15

Learn the business aspects of being a professional photographer.

16

Set realistic goals

Step 16

Set realistic goals

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