Myth 1: My photographs aren’t any good.
Truth:
There is no such
thing as an instant success. Everything starts from something small. We may have taken hundreds of pictures but
only a few turned out well. The road to
being a pro at something may not always be smooth, and a bumpy road is to be
expected when we are starting to learn a new craft. The trick is to stick with it and keep
practicing. With practice, as time goes
by, abilities and skills will improve.
Myth 2: My camera isn’t advanced enough.
Truth:
An expensive and
advanced camera will not produce good photographs if we do not know how to use
it. Take advantage of the cameras at
your disposal first, and optimally learn of its capabilities and advance your
skills using it. The camera isn’t the
major determining factor in producing a good photograph; skills trumps fancy
camera features.
Myth 3: Certain brands of cameras are more superior
than others.
Truth:
Every brand of
DSLR cameras available in today’s market has been made to meet the same
standards in producing good images. The
differentiating factor is the facilities in the certain models, prices, and
ultimately the personal taste of the users.
Myth 4: A formal education in photography is better
than self-learning.
Truth:
Though an
organized form of education may help in easing the learning of photography
concepts, this does not mean that a self-taught photographer is inferior to
that of a college graduate photographer.
In the end, it’s up to our willingness to learn, whichever way you
choose to obtain these knowledge. As
they say, where there’s a will there’s way.
Myth 5: Good lenses are those with wide apertures.
Truth:
Not all lenses with wide apertures are good
quality lenses. Wide apertures if not
balanced with good quality optics will lead to fringing and images will appear
soft. The best way to test the quality
of a lens is to photograph using high contrast settings under extremely bright
lights and check to see if the edges of the object is sharp and fringe free.
Myth
6: With a DSLR, no matter how you shoot the photo will come out nice.
Truth: It takes a lot more time, knowledge,
effort and work to produce good pictures with a DSLR.
Myth
7: All good pictures must have good bokeh (blurred or defocused background) and
DSLR can help you achieve that.
Truth: I do agree that DSLR helps to achieve
better bokeh, but a great photograph does not necessarily need any bokeh at
all.
Myth
8: Image Stabilization works wonders. It eliminates all blurring due to shake.
Truth: Image stabilization reduces blurring
due to hand shaking, but it does not completely eliminate it. Furthermore it
only works to a certain extent under permissible circumstances.
Myth
9: Skin will appear smoother and physiques will turn out slimmer and more
attractive if you shoot people with a DSLR.
Truth: I do not have to explain what a funny misconception this is, yet so many people will hopelessly expect their pictures
to miraculously transform into models being taken with a DSLR. If somehow you
could not fulfill their ridiculous fantasies and they are not happy with your
pictures, they would turn OFF. Fun facts: What you see in the mirror is what
you get captured on the camera.
Myth
10: Do not worry if you could not get the shot that you desire, you can make
anything happen with Photoshop (or any Photo-Editing software).
Truth: I believe Photo-Editing is necessary to
further improve or enhance an already good and usable shot. It should not be
applied excessively which would negate the original art of photography.
There are a lot more myths to be added to the
list, but I guess I should make a stop here before it goes too long ;) .
Stay Fabulous,
ShahnazM
Stay Fabulous,
ShahnazM