CONCLUSION As you’ve gone through each chapter in this book, I hope you’ve found new ways to use your camera to get some really great shots. Photography is a mix of both technical skill and creativity, and the more you challenge yourself and step outside of your comfort zone, the more you’ll improve as a photographer. You’ll also find yourself thinking less about the shots you take and relying more on your instincts to create photographs. As I close, I would like to leave you with a few last pieces of advice. You could read every photography book you can get your hands on, and while you would definitely soak up tons of information, you shouldn’t forget to take the time to really look at photography. And I mean a lot of photography—lots and lots and lots. View images on the Internet, in the library, or in art galleries, and open up your mind to absorb as much visual information as you can. And, of course, get out and make your own photographs. Take what you’ve learned and put it to use. Try to see light all the time, not just when you’re holding your camera. Break all the rules, don’t limit yourself, and definitely don’t let other people’s opinions of you or your work define you or your photography. And lastly, don’t be afraid to mess up, because you will! Every photographer takes bad photos—we just don’t always see those mistakes. But the most important thing to remember while taking pictures is to have fun! We’re photographers because it’s our passion, and we want to create memories and beautiful images that will be around for generations to come. The way I see it is that, good or bad, everyone is a photographer—some of us just take it to the next level. As for me…I’m a photo geek and proud of it.
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