MEGA PHOTOGRAPHY
Issue no: 01
HAZEL
“
Where we come from is a basis of who we are today and so
photography is the reflection of our backgrounds, our today’s
life experiences without words constructed to rebuild the stories
that live within us as individuals. Photos speak in volumes.
Photography is language of its own and allows all eyes to an
understanding of their own.
”
Hazel Tobo, also known as Fasaha Mshairi was born in
Tembisa and bred in Polokwane. She has been a writer
since 2004 and has since grown into the arts of poetry and
photography.
Five Beginner Photography Tips
1.
Each time you spot a subject, snap a shot and then
move in closer for a better shot. Having your subject
almost fill the frame helps your viewer understand and
appreciate your photo. Also, details are often more
interesting than an overall view. Keep moving in closer
until you are sure the photo will successfully represent
your subject.
Fasaha Mshairi
2.
3.
If it is at all possible that your subject may move, bolt, fly
away stop smiling or just get tired of waiting for you to take
the picture, shoot once right away. Practice getting quicker
and quicker to the draw. Do not worry about taking too
many pictures and do not wait until you’re absolutely
certain all the knobs and buttons are in their correct
position. “Shoot First, Ask questions later.”
Discern what you really interested in and centre your
efforts on getting the best photo of this subject. Then be
sure to keep anything that would distract out of the picture
to remove unwanted elements. The easiest way to do
this is to watch your borders - the edges of the view you
see through the camera’s vew finder.
www.megaartists.co.za
August 2014
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