Photography/Videography
Am I the only one who thinks you need a ton of skills to succeed in this career? It’s not just about having technical skills—you also need a creative mindset.
In my free time, I love taking photos, whether professionally or just for fun. I started taking photography more seriously during my internship, where I was responsible for capturing people smiling, laughing, and having fun for social media posts. At first, I thought it would be easy, but I quickly realized that editing photos professionally is a whole different skill. I believe it takes real talent to manipulate editing tools effectively.
Right now, I’m taking a class called I M 113, where I’m required to be skilled in photography, creativity, and editing. While I enjoy taking pictures, I know my editing skills need improvement.
Beyond photography, videography also fascinates me. When I watch movies, I often find myself wondering, How did they do that? The level of editing in films is incredible—it plays with our minds and pushes the boundaries of imagination.
Editing photos and videos is also crucial for businesses. I believe that authentic, high-quality visuals always get more recognition. If a business posts blurry or low-quality content, do you think people will engage with it? Probably not. Poor visuals make it seem like the business isn’t putting effort into its marketing or doesn’t have the right people with the necessary skills.
In the future, I want to develop the skills needed to create unique, imaginative, and eye-catching photos and videos for businesses. However, I know this takes time, effort, and consistency to master.
If you have any recommendations for improving my photography or videography skills, I’d love to hear them!
Your passion for photography and videography really shines through in this post! Success in this field requires a mix of technical skills, creativity, and a keen eye for detail.
ReplyDeleteIf you're looking to improve your editing skills, try experimenting with Lightroom and Photoshop for photos, and Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve for videos. Watching behind-the-scenes content from your favorite films can also give you insight into how professionals achieve stunning visual effects.
Consistency is key, so keep practicing, challenging yourself, and pushing creative boundaries. Your future work is bound to make an impact!
Hi Alyssa! I also have has a passion for photography most of my life, and that passion furthered more when I took a photography class my junior year of high school. I agree that this field takes a lot of creative skills and a good eye for capturing moments. I have two social media positions right now, which are also helping me gain more experience with taking pictures and learning new photography skills along the way and I absolutely love it! Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteYou’re definitely not alone! Photography and videography take both skill and creativity. Editing is a whole art on its own! Trying out different editing tools like Lightroom or Premiere Pro and studying movie scene breakdowns could help. Keep experimenting though, you’re on the right track!
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