Hey pokie-cookies !!!!! That was cringe… Anyways, today in this blog post I will talk about my new hobby that I started last week, ✨photography✨. Specifically, ✨outdoor photography✨.
A bit of a context.
The summer before I came to Wellesley College, I was very bored and lonely, thus prompting me to think about potential hobbies that will keep me occupied. So I started crocheting, gardening, and swimming. After watching cinematic photography reels, I set my mind to start it at some point in my life. Fast forward to last week, I was texting my boyfriend about not having hobbies yet again. He proposed I try out photography. And I thought to myself: “Yeah, why not! I have been meaning to start it anyways.” As a result, I ended up buying a Sony camera from Facebook and had my first photography session next to Slater International Center.
My first photoshoot.
Right before I decided to take pictures, I wanted to remind myself about the basics of outdoor photography. I remembered that I had notes about outdoor photography for beginners in my Notes from the outdoor expo that I visited with my Frost Center for the Environment team way back last spring. Shout out to Philip Carcia! (here’s his website @FindingPhilip) Without him, I would be completely lost as to how to even start photography.
Some wisdom from Philip that I found in my Notes App.
1 – Camera doesn’t matter. It’s all about dedication if you want to be good at it.
2 – Keep the following points in mind:
a. What speaks to you? What keeps you up at night? Is it location, subject matter, etc.
b. Range of light. Golden hour, sunrise or sunset. Pick a nice light.
c. Composition. Frame the unique way you see. You have to bring order/balance to the chaos around you.
Camera (Sony zv-1f):
I hope this was helpful and it would inspire you guys to be adventurous and try new things!
Running on caffeine yet again,
Sheker