Pár napja pörög a neten Eric Kim száz tanácsa, amik (szerinte) segítenek jobb fényképésszé válni. Van benne egy jó csomó hasznos tanács, de pár butaság is. Zölddel emeltem ki azokat, amikkel egyetértek, pirossal pedig, amikkel nem. Ami feketén maradt, az szerintem kb. érdektelen. Néha, zárójelben, kommentáltam is ezt-azt. 
1. Just because someone has an expensive camera doesn’t mean that they’re a good photographer.
2. Always shoot in RAW. Always.
3. Prime lenses help you learn to be a better photographer. (Mivel arra ösztökélnek, hogy gondolkodj.)
4. Photo editing is an art in itself.
5. The rule of thirds works 99% of the time. (Működik, de unalmas: a maradék 1% lehet a legjobb képed.)
6. Macro photography isn’t for everybody.
7. UV filters work just as well as lens caps.
8. Go outside & shoot photos rather than spending hours a day on photography forums.
9. Capture the beauty in the mundane and you have a winning photograph.
10. Film isn’t better than digital.
11. Digital isn’t better than film.
12. There is no “magic” camera or lens.
13. Better lenses don’t give you better photos.
14. Spend less time looking at other people’s work and more time shooting your own. (Szerintem fontos és haszos sok jó képet nézni. Eleinte még utánozni sem bűn, így tudunk újabb eszközöket pakolni a “szerszámosládánkba”.)
15. Don’t take your DSLR to parties.
16. Girls dig photographers.
17. Making your photos b/w doesn’t automatically make them “artsy”
18. People will always discredit your work if you tell them you “photoshop” your images. Rather, tell them that you process them in the “digital darkroom”.
19. You don’t need to take a photo of everything.
20. Have at least 2 backups of all your images. Like they say in war, two is one, one is none. (Amatőrként az archiválás szerintem csak a családi képek esetében fontos.)
21. Ditch the neck strap and get a handstrap. (Hülyeség. A nyakpántot tekerheted a csuklódra is, fordítva viszont szorít.)
22. Get closer when taking your photos, they often turn out better.
23. Be a part of a scene while taking a photo; not a voyeur.
24. Taking a photo crouched often make your photos look more interesting.
25. Worry less about technical aspects and focus more on compositional aspects of photography.
26. Tape up any logos on your camera with black gaffers tape- it brings a lot less attention to you.
27. Always underexpose by 2/3rds of a stop when shooting in broad daylight. (Semmi gond a beégett részekkel, ne aggódj!)
28. The more photos you take, the better you get. (Csak ha szembe mersz nézni a hibáiddal. Ebben segít, ha tényleg sok, valóban jó képet nézegetsz.)
29. Don’t be afraid to take several photos of the same scene at different exposures, angles, or apertures.
30. Only show your best photos. (Törölj sokat! De csak otthon.)
31. A point-and-shoot is still a camera.
32. Join an online photography forum. (Ha egyet átolvasol, átolvastad mindet.)
33. Critique the works of others. (… és hagyd, hogy a Te munkád is kritizálják!)
34. Think before you shoot. (Hát nem ezt mondom én is?)
35. A good photo shouldn’t require explanation (although background information often adds to an image). *
36. Alcohol and photography do not mix well.
37. Draw inspiration from other photographers but never worship them.
38. Grain is beautiful. (Néha.)
39. Ditch the photo backpack and get a messenger bag. It makes getting your lenses and camera a whole lot easier. (Utcára tényleg sokkal jobb. Hegyre nem.)
40. Simplicity is key. (Így van.)
41. The definition of photography is: “painting with light.” Use light in your favor. (Ez is így van.)
42. Find your style of photography and stick with it.
43. Having a second monitor is the best thing ever for photo processing. (Fontosabb, hogy legalább egy kalibrált legyen.)
44. Silver EFEX pro is the best b/w converter. (A “sima” desaturation elég, ha jó a kép.)
45. Carry your camera with you everywhere. Everywhere.
46. Never let photography get in the way of enjoying life.
47. Don’t pamper your camera. Use and abuse it. (Így van, kár aggódni.)
48. Take straight photos.
49. Shoot with confidence.
50. Photography and juxtaposition are best friends. (Igen, de ez is csak egy klisé.)
51. Print out your photos big. They will make you happy.
52. Give your photos to friends.
53. Give them to strangers.
54. Don’t forget to frame them.
55. Costco prints are cheap and look great. (Van a világnak egy un. Amerikán kívüli része is.)
56. Go out and take photos with (a) friend(s). (Szerintem egyedül jobb.)
57. Join a photo club or start one for yourself.
58. Photos make great presents.
59. Taking photos of strangers is thrilling. (Az.)
60. Candid>Posed. (Nem okvetlenül.)
61. Natural light is the best light.
62. 35mm (on full frame) is the best “walk-around” focal length.
63. Don’t be afraid to bump up your ISO when necessary.
64. You don’t need to always bring a tripod with you everywhere you go (hell, I don’t even own one). (Nincs is viccesebb, mint amikor valaki a város közepén, fotóshátizsákkal, rajta hatalmas állvánnyal “sétál”.)
65. It is always better to underexpose than overexpose.
66. Shooting photos of homeless people in an attempt to be “artsy” is exploitation.
67. You will find the best photo opportunities in the least likely situations.
68. Photos are always more interesting with the human element included. (Hát, ezt nem mindig gondoltam így, de ma már egyetértek.)
69. You can’t “photoshop” bad images into good ones.
70. Nowadays everybody is a photographer.
71. You don’t need to fly to Paris to get good photos; the best photo opportunities are in your backyard.
72. People with DSLRS who shoot portraits with their grip pointed downwards look like morons.
73. Cameras as tools, not toys.
74. In terms of composition, photography and painting aren’t much different.
75. Photography isn’t a hobby- it’s a lifestyle. (Mint minden más hobbi.)
76. Make photos, not excuses.
77. Be original in your photography. Don’t try to copy the style of others. (Attól függ… Egy ideig segít, és szélesíti az eszköztárad, ha megpróbálsz utánozni másokat.)
78. The best photographs tell stories that begs the viewer for more.
79. Any cameras but black ones draw too much attention. (Talán. De ez nem biztos, hogy baj.)
80. The more gear you carry around with you the less you will enjoy photography.
81. Good self-portraits are harder to take than they seem.
82. Laughter always draws out peoples’ true character in a photograph.
83. Don’t look suspicious when taking photos- blend in with the environment. (Ezért is jobb egyedül menni.)
84. Landscape photography can become dull after a while.
85. Have fun while taking photos. (Mi másért csinálnánk?)
86. Never delete any of your photos. (Már miért ne? Mi értelme megtartani a rosszakat? És a jókat?)
87. Be respectful when taking photos of people or places.
88. When taking candid photos of people in the street, it is easier to use a wide-angle than a telephoto lens.
89. Travel and photography are the perfect pair.
90. Learn how to read a histogram.
91. A noisy photo is better than a blurry one.
92. Don’t be afraid to take photos in the rain.
93. Learn how to enjoy the moment, rather than relentlessly trying to capture the perfect picture of it.
94. Never take photos on an empty stomach. ( )
95. You will discover a lot about yourself through your photography.
96. Never hoard your photographic insight- share it with the world.
97. Never stop taking photos
98. Photography is more than simply taking photos, it is a philosophy of life
99. Capture the decisive moment (Hogy is volt ez a ne másolj másokat dolog?)
100. Write your own list. (Kiszínezni másét sokkal egyszerűbb. )
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