Let’s dive into TOP DO’s and DON’Ts of funny and inspiring Photography Tips & Tricks for 2024.
- DO: Treat your camera like a treasure. ?☠️?
DON’T: Forget where you buried it. - DO: Embrace the Golden Hour for those perfect shots. ?✨
DON’T: Accidentally start a neighborhood watch panic because you’re lurking around with a camera at dawn. - DO: Use a tripod for stability. ??
DON’T: Use it as a makeshift lightsaber during a photoshoot. (It’s all fun and games until someone’s light meter gets knocked out!) - DO: Check your lens cap before shooting. ?
DON’T: Spend 30 minutes wondering why all your shots are coming out black. - DO: Experiment with different angles for unique perspectives. ?
DON’T: Lie down in a puddle for that ‘perfect reflection shot’ unless you’re okay with becoming a human sponge. - DO: Keep extra batteries charged for long shoots. ?
DON’T: Mix them up with the TV remote’s. (Your camera won’t appreciate channel surfing.) - DO: Capture candid moments for authenticity. ?️♀️
DON’T: Get so stealthy that you’re mistaken for a spy. - DO: Regularly clean your camera gear. ?
DON’T: Consider a trip through the car wash a viable cleaning method. - DO: Use a lens hood to prevent lens flare. ☀️
DON’T: Use it as a coffee cup holder. (Tempting, but no.) - DO: Have fun and let your creativity flow! ?
DON’T: Forget why you started photography in the first place. (Hint: It wasn’t for the fame and glory of battling with Photoshop at 2 AM.) - DO: Capture the beauty of nature. ??
DON’T: Get so involved that you become part of a “Missing Photographer” poster. - DO: Use the rule of thirds for balanced compositions. ?️
DON’T: Use the rule of “thirds, fourths, and fifths” because you can’t decide on a crop. - DO: Backup your photos regularly. ?
DON’T: Trust a carrier pigeon with your memory cards. No matter how smart it looks. - DO: Learn how to use manual mode for full control. ?️
DON’T: Forget which way is up on the exposure dial and accidentally create a series of abstract whiteouts. - DO: Be patient when waiting for the perfect shot. ?️
DON’T: Start a new life in the wilderness because you’ve been waiting for that deer to reappear for three weeks. - DO: Try black and white photography for a classic look. ?️
DON’T: Think that shooting only in B&W makes you an instant ‘artiste’. - DO: Invest in a good camera bag. ?
DON’T: Use your old gym bag. Your camera won’t appreciate the eau de sweat. - DO: Take photos in RAW for better editing. ?️
DON’T: Show up to a photoshoot with a turkey and expect it to pose. Wrong kind of raw. - DO: Get insurance for your gear. ?️
DON’T: Test its limits by ‘accidentally’ dropping your camera off a bridge. - DO: Attend photography workshops and courses. ?
DON’T: Assume you’re a pro after watching a 5-minute YouTube tutorial. - DO: Keep an eye on the weather for outdoor shoots. ☀️?️
DON’T: Blame the weather app for your decision to shoot a beach sunset during a thunderstorm. - DO: Learn how to post-process your photos. ?️
DON’T: Go overboard with filters until your subjects look like they’re from another planet. - DO: Take plenty of candid shots at events. ?
DON’T: Snap shots of guests mid-bite – not everyone appreciates the ‘zombie-eating’ look. - DO: Experiment with different lighting setups. ?
DON’T: Use the flashlight function on your phone and call it ‘innovative studio lighting’. - DO: Pay attention to photo composition. ?
DON’T: Get so obsessed that you start rearranging strangers’ dinners for the ‘perfect table shot’. - DO: Respect your model’s comfort and boundaries during a shoot. ?
DON’T: Direct them like you’re a Hollywood director shooting an epic. “More emotion! Now, pretend you’re a tree!” - DO: Capture motion with slower shutter speeds. ?
DON’T: Tell moving subjects to “freeze” for a minute straight. - DO: Keep your camera’s firmware updated. ?
DON’T: Think that hitting your camera a little will ‘update’ it to work better. - DO: Share your work with friends and online communities. ?
DON’T: Get so desperate for likes that you start hashtagging #CuteCats on your landscape shots. - DO: Bring your own perspective to each photo. ?
DON’T: Lay on the ground in public places so often that people start recognizing you as ‘that floor photographer’. - DO: Celebrate your progress and unique style. ?
DON’T: Forget that every great photographer started with a ‘what does this button do?’ moment. - DO: Keep your lenses clean for the best quality. ??
DON’T: Use your shirt, especially if you’ve just eaten a powdered donut. - DO: Research and plan your photoshoots. ?
DON’T: Show up at a wildlife shoot and ask where to plug in your studio lights. - DO: Be mindful of your surroundings when shooting in public. ?️
DON’T: Accidentally become a traffic hazard because you’re chasing the perfect street shot. - DO: Enjoy the process of capturing and creating images. ?
DON’T: Forget to actually take the lens cap off. Yes, it happens to the best of us! - DO: Praise the sun for that perfect natural lighting. ?
DON’T: Start a sun worship dance mid-shoot. It scares the locals. - DO: Experiment with shadows for dramatic effects. ?
DON’T: Get spooked by your own shadow and drop your camera. Yes, this happens. - DO: Capture the beauty in the ordinary. ?
DON’T: Get caught photographing your neighbor’s lawn gnome collection. It’s weird, Karen. - DO: Master the art of the selfie with your DSLR. ?
DON’T: Use a selfie stick so long it needs its own zip code. - DO: Invest in a good quality camera strap. ?
DON’T: Use a shoelace because you thought it looked ‘vintage’. - DO: Take action shots at sports events. ?
DON’T: Get so close you become part of the game. Concussions are not fun. - DO: Keep your batteries warm in cold weather for longer life. ?
DON’T: Tuck them into a tiny bed with a mini blanket. It’s cute but unnecessary. - DO: Capture the emotion in your photographs. ?
DON’T: Make your models laugh so hard they can’t pose properly. Or do, it’s actually pretty fun. - DO: Always have a backup plan for your shoot. ?
DON’T: Consider ‘winging it’ a backup plan. Your camera doesn’t have wings. - DO: Use burst mode for fast action shots. ?
DON’T: Get startled by the sound and drop your camera. It’s not gunfire, promise. - DO: Keep an eye on your histogram for balanced exposures. ?
DON’T: Stare at it so long you start seeing it in your sleep. - DO: Capture the world from a bird’s-eye view with drone photography. ?
DON’T: Fly it through a wedding cake. It’s not the kind of ‘cutting the cake’ shot people want. - DO: Practice portrait photography with friends. ?
DON’T: Make them hold uncomfortable poses so long they question your friendship. - DO: Use props to enhance your photos. ?
DON’T: Turn every shoot into a full-scale Broadway production. Save the drama for the stage. - DO: Enjoy the journey of becoming a better photographer. ?
DON’T: Forget to take off the lens cap. It’s a classic, but it gets old real fast.
