At first glance photography can seem both immensely complicated but also very easy. After all with modern cameras you literally can just point and shoot and 99% of the time get a good image. However it’s that extra 1% that will give you the truly great photographs and make you an accomplished photographer. It’s also that 1% that can seem complicated.
Today we are going to take a look at some of the most common beginner photography mistakes that many newcomers can make.
Author: Jason Row
Jason has more than 35 years of experience as a professional photographer, videographer and stock shooter. You can get to know him better here.
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