Are these photos any good? (for young person considering photography career)?
I'm 14 years old and I love photography. I'm considering photography as a career when I'm older and was just wondering if there's any potential in these photos (the link is below). They are taken using a Nikon D3000 and standard lens. Any advice or tips are welcome! (especially as I'm going on safari soon!) Thanks.
Wow! These photos are beautiful! You are very excellent at photography!
Not enough range to say whether you are going to be any good…
1) stop taking unnecessary close-ups, unless you know what you are doing…
2) no one is interested in snapshots, and that is pretty much what they are…
3) learn the basics of photography…
4) learn the camera you have, inside out…
5) decide on something you want to shoot and practice that…
6) look at other users of your camera on flickr and try to emulate…
WOW, they are really good, you should take it as a career!
TIPS/ADVICE - try and focus on the angles and the brightness a bit more, but it was still good.
why don't you take more pictures with water droplets in them-Really EFFECTIVE
At only fourteen you are doing great! You obviously have a good eye for composition, and what makes an interesting photograph. You should definitely consider it as a career, as you have plenty of time to build upon your skills. My advice would be to practice, practice, practice! Take pictures as often you can, experiment with different styles. Look at photographs that inspire you. If you need them, look up tutorials, etc, to learn of the different forms of photography and how to properly execute them.
Also, if you haven't already, be sure to learn all of the functions of your camera. I'm assuming you don't shoot auto, but if you do - make sure you learn how to shoot entirely manual. That will help to get you away from simply being a beginner or amateur photographer.
I enjoyed your Photostream. I left a comment on my favorites. You seem to be a work in progress. I can see that you are thinking about what you want to portray. You seem to be good at choosing subjects and spotting good lighting. You have some problems in composition, either your subjects are dead center or too close to the edge of the frame. Work on the technicals of exposure as well. Y! A is not the best place to seek critique. There are loads of gushers who think every snapshot is amazing, and there are a few meanies who delight in tearing away with no constructive advice. The best place to get real mentoring and feedback is by taking a class, or joining a local group or club.
If you are going on safari (lucky girl!) you will want a longer lens than the kit lens. Something like a superzoom 18-200, or a 70-300 or thereabouts will get you closer to the critters. There are other options, of course, but at great cost. Good wildlife lenses are expensive!
Although you have a nice beginning, it is difficult to judge potential based on a handful of novice shots. Much more important than the current quality of your work is how much effort you are willing to put into becoming learned in the craft. It is a hard thing to make a living in (as are all the arts) You have a tough road to travel. Few photographers make a great living at the craft, and most who do concentrate on people photography (you know, weddings, portraits etc) or commercial work. There are many more people who either have another source of income and do photography part time or on the side, or barely make scratch than the folks who are greatly successful at doing it full time. School is a great idea, with at least a nod to business education, or perhaps concentrate on some other discipline with a minor in photography. Whatever you do, good luck in your future. Continue learning and practicing, and let us see the results from your safari!