Welcome to the world of photography
Photos of small details often provide details about big pictures: Louise Smith’s image “Letters” was captured in Maryborough’s heritage district and was awarded a Merit
by Julie Hartwig, Tin Can Bay Camera Club
Photography is one of the most popular recreational activities in the world today. Smart phones, tablets and digital cameras … let’s face it, everyone’s taking photos. While many can be considered “happy snaps”, by learning some basic photography skills, you can elevate these “snaps” into really special memories.
After all, we take photos to record and preserve special moments in time – holidays, celebrations like birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and time spent with friends and family. The last thing we want is blurry photos with heads cut off and fingers over the lens to spoil the memory!
If you wish to take your photography beyond happy snaps, one thing you’ll learn is that photography teaches you to SEE the world, rather than just LOOK at it. You’ll begin to notice things you never saw before … light, colour, shapes, textures, patterns to name a few.
These elements are everywhere we look, in every photo we take and as your awareness of them grows, you’ll reach a point where you suddenly “get” why photography as an art form is so popular.
It doesn’t matter what you take photos of – scenery, people, sport, nature, still life or a myriad of other subjects – or what type of camera you have. The best device – be it a phone, tablet or a camera – is the one you have with you.
In future editions, this new photography column aims to provide tips and information to help you make photographic memories that you’ll be proud to share.
The club’s next meeting is on 7pm March 15 at TCB Library. For more information about club activities and to view members’ images, visit www.tincanbaycameraclub.wix.com/tcb-camera-club.
