6 COMMON PHOTOGRAPHY MISTAKES TO AVOID AS A BEGINNER

When you first start out as a photographer there’s a lot of information to remember.

- Jo Plumridge

And it can be easy to make simple mistakes that can, unfortunately, have a big impact on your work. In this article, I’ll run you through some common mistakes that beginners make and tell you how to avoid them.

2. NOT SHOOTING AT THE RIGHT TIME OF DAY OR NIGHT

Without light (natural or artificial), there is no photograph. But when you're starting out it can be hard to know when to shoot. Light changes continually throughout the day and through the early evening, so it helps to understand what it's doing and what effect it will have on your images.

Did you know that light has a color temperature? Light is measured in a unit called Kelvins - here's a chart to help you understand those different temperatures:

• 1000-2000k: Candlelight

• 2500-3500k: Tungsten Light (Normal household bulb)

• 3000-4000k: Sunrise / Sunset (Clear skies)

• 4000-5000k: Fluorescent Light

• 5000-5500k: Electronic Flash

• 5000-6500k: Daylight (Clear skies with sun overhead)

• 6500-8000k: Overcast skies (Moderate)

• 9000-10000k: Heavily overcast skies or shade

In addition, you will want to be aware of the color of light at different times of day, as well as where the sun is positioned:

1. NOT UNDERSTANDING DEPTH OF FIELD