I recently signed up to participate in Blog Action Day on October 15. I feel strongly about the environment and am glad to have a way to join an awareness project like this. I would encourage anyone with a blog to do the same.
Over the next month, I plan to review some of my favorite environmental books and websites and offer some tips on how creative people can help preserve the environment. I welcome any suggestions in the comments.
An excerpt from my guest post, “11 Tips for Beginner Photographers” on the Digital Photography School Blog.
As a new photographer, these are some of the ideas that have helped get me going.
1. Don’t go crazy buying the most expensive equipment right away.
It’s possible to get very nice photos with an inexpensive point and shoot. See these examples on Flickr. The more photos you take, the more you’ll know about what kind of camera to get when it’s time to upgrade.
2. Consider a tripod.
On the other hand, an inexpensive tripod is worth getting, especially if you have shaky hands like mine. When I got a tripod, my satisfaction with my shots skyrocketed. For even more stability, use your camera’s timer function with a tripod (read our introduction to tripods).
