Elements of good press photographer

Photography is a great art and photographer is a creative artist. Photographer learns with practice they are not born with cameras but their experiences and mistakes help them to excel in this art. It is their passion that makes them crazy about clicking pictures. Great photographers are became careless and daring they can do any thing to get a stunning shot. Average photographer who only thinks that he is a good photographer cannot even come close to the passion of the great photographer. Three important aspects of photography which if excel by normal photographer can even improve their shots; those aspects are lighting, patience and composition.

Many people take their hobby or you can say their passion as their profession they use their creativity to earn their living. This is the best thing that anyone can do to himself. Photography is a great career as you need photographer to capture every important aspect of life being good or bad. There are several types of photographers present in the society like;

·   Portrait

·   Fashion

·   Wedding

·   Action/events

·   Food/objects

Photojournalism is an important aspect of photography. Press photographers  are people who keep trustworthy record of important events. National press photographers are also photojournalists. Their main goal is have a realistic and complete portrayal of the subject which they take. When we are talking about national press photographers it is important to mention the name of IAPP which is an abbreviation of International Association of Press photographers. It is an independent association which is a group of actively working photojournalists. It is one of the largest groups of photo journalists in the national press photographer industry they are very popular and accepted not only nationally but also internationally. This association comprises people who work in all areas of media like editors, reporters, journalists and photographers. People like free lancer and part time journalists are also welcome here.

Few things which are required to be a good photographer:

·   First and foremost thing is to read your camera manual and completely about your camera and its features.

·   Try to take pictures at highest resolution and always keep your camera only at highest resolution only

·   Always take your camera at every possible place you go. Try to capture everything around you to practice.

·   It always better to take pictures at natural light. It is also important to click at different time of the day like in the morning, evening and dark to have pictures of different light and shades.

·   Many people make silly mistakes like putting thumb or straps in front of camera lens while clicking important pictures try not to do that clear the camera lens from all the obstructions.

·   Composition is one of the important aspects kindly do not forget that.

Photography is very exciting art which needs loads of creativity. But sometimes even the random clicks are beautiful and eye catching. Photojournalism also required creativity but more it requires more of a thought and matter of the subject. Good photography is all about practice and exploration.