12 photography tips, never miss a shot

12. Don’t Chimp

Chimping is when a photographer “Oohs” and “Aaah” while looking at images on their LCD screen. If you’re photographing something don’t get caught up in the self-gratification of reviewing your photos. Check to make sure your settings are ok, but keep your eye on your subject and remember #11.

clipped from digital-photography-school.com 1. Have a camera bag that enables you to easily and quickly access your camera Look for bags that have quick access flaps and aren’t cumbersome to secure. 2. Be sure to have not just (1) one fully charged battery but (2) two 3. Be sure to clean the front and rear elements of your lens to minimize spots (optionally cleaning your camera sensor) 4. Before heading out make sure you have CF cards in your camera that are empty or have lots of free space 5. Pre-set your camera settings for the type of subject you’re aiming to photograph 6. If you have a camera with image stabilization or vibration reduction set your lens appropriately for the subject 7. Have needed filters on your lens or take filters off your lens as necessary before heading out. 8. It may sound obvious but take off your lens cap. 9. Head out with a notion of what you’d like to photograph and how, but always keep your eyes open for new subjects and the unexpected 10. Have your camera on and your hand on your camera bag 11. Stay focused