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Improvement

Feb 7, 2010, 10:56:00 AM by ~Asuka-chanue
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_{I've seen a lot of people do this improvement meme: [link] by lately.
I know it's mostly done by people who draw, but I've seen photographers do it, too.
I've only been taking pictures since 2007, so I don't think it'd make sense for me
to do this meme, but it got me thinking about my own improvement.

When I look at the pictures I submitted in 2007, I really see a big difference to now.
What helped me take a big step forward was my DSLR I bought in summer 2008.
So far, I've taken 12,000+ pictures with it, which was really a good practice.
However, since about one year; even if I get a bit better with every picture I take,
it's not as big as a change than from 2007 to 2008 for example.

So I've been wondering what could help me improve my photography...

Equipment
I'm using a Canon EOS 400D and the kit-lens that came with it.
(Also a tripod and a UV-Filter.)
I wish I could get another lens, but they're way out of my price range.
I'm thinking about getting a lens shade and a remote release
(to help with taking pictures of myself), though.

Practice, practice, practice
I have to take more pictures. Simple as that.
I just don't go out and take pictures enough...

Models
I think about working more with models instead of using myself in pictures.
It's just easier, since it can be tiring to have to work with a tripod and self-timer
every time...
I'm not thinking about paid models though, since photography is a hobby of mine
and not a job, so I don't really have any money to spare for that...
I'll ask some of my friends if they want to model for me. ♥

So yeah, this blog entry is more meant to remind myself of my goal
to become a better photographer... We'll see how it turns out.}