Photography skills from a solid foundation.

For me, learning photography has been quite a struggle. And most of that struggle has been my own self doing.

Lack of patience and exaggerated expectations can lead to a very long learning curve.

Learning to be skilled in photography doesn't have to be that way and it has been my experience at least in hindsight that with a few minor tweaks along the way you can expedite YOUR learning curve.

For instance, remembering to be patient first and for most is very important. What I mean by that is prepare properly before ever getting to the shoot. With a few preemptive steps you can better set yourself up for consistent success.

Initially you should think about what type of a shoot it will be and set your camera up for that scenario (before getting to the shoot). Are you shooting indoors, outside? Are you shooting people, landscapes etc? Are you shooting still or moving objects? These questions to yourself help you get in the right frame of mind and help you achieve a higher level of success quicker and easier.