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While in
photography, premium equipment can make a difference to the results,
ultimately, it is a photographer’s creativity, imagination and observation of
the world around him or her that shapes a good composition. Each time you stop
to take a photo, you are looking at your environment through a new perspective.
These moments of temporary distraction and calm make photography a therapeutic
activity that is good for mental well-being. While not exactly a vigorous activity,
it encourages one to get out and about to explore the environment, thus
repelling a sedentary lifestyle. And all you need is your camera
phone.
Here are
some tips to get some good compositions as well as the best out of photography.
First of
all, don’t worry about the result.
Pressure to conform to a certain standard can backfire and restrict your
creative juices. Furthermore, instead of relieving stress, you’re probably
adding more stress. If you’re afraid that your works will be picked on, simply
don’t share them. But do share the hot messes with your loved ones who will
undoubtedly take delight in the humour they evoke rather than laugh at your
lack of skill. Learn to enjoy the process, rather than fret over the
end-result. In fact, this principle should be applied to our daily life.
Observe your environment for something to shoot. Anything
can make a meaningful composition, as long as it has a story. As such, as you
pick out things and people within your visibility, try matching it with a
description. For example, instead of “a book”, you might be mentally describing
your favourite book as “the book that inspired me to start reading.” Instead of
a random person, your mind might be describing the person as “someone I always
see on my way to work but never got to know”. Singaporeans love taking food
pictures, but instead of snapping the dish and forgetting all about it later, think
about the things that make it so snap-worthy. Is it the colours? The unique
appearance? Raving reviews that make you certain that you’re going to enjoy it?
When you start attaching meaning to random things and people around you, you
start seeing art and stories in the ordinary.
Get out and about. There are events happening in Singapore
Choose your favourite colour. Find objects of that colour scheme
and snap away. You can even print out these photos and display them in your
room, your house or your workplace. Surrounding yourself with your favourite
colours can be therapeutic. Furthermore, decorating your living and work spaces
with your own creations can be motivating and gives you a sense of pride.
Work around your favourite object. Have a lucky item that you always
bring around with you? A favourite stuffed toy that you hug when you’re down? Something
that simply calms you or cheers you up with its presence? Try photographing it
in different locations, angles, lightings and ways. Fun and unique photos have been composed as a result.
Use your works for display in your living and work spaces, and you can be
surrounded by your favourite object all day long, even if you can’t bring it
around with you.
Take a break, breathe and close your eyes. Out of ideas? It’s normal. Relax
and enjoy the freedom of doing nothing, and head to a new point or position.
You may find a different perspective that you missed earlier.
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