You decided to follow your passion and start a photography business or hobby, but your pictures aren’t improving, all your sessions are free sessions and you can’t get your name out to anyone besides your family. Well, I have some tips for you on how to become a better photographer that helped me start Kylee Ann Photography and get where I am today. These are my favorite tips for better photography to improve your skills FAST!
PRACTICE
The talent does not come overnight. It takes practice, practice and more practice. Even six years later, I am learning new techniques and improving with each session. The number one way to get better is just to do it! I learn so much from playing around with my camera at different settings and in different scenes. If you want to improve, take your camera with you everywhere you go. Use it.
GET EDUCATED
Just because you didn’t go to school for photography doesn’t mean you can’t get an education in photography! We strongly believe in investing back into your business.
favorite photography books:
posing guides (found in the Nitty Gritty Class)
attend conferences & workshops:
- WPPI | Las Vegas | March
- Photo Native | Utah | February
- Kylee Ann Sleepover | Utah January + Destination each Summer
- United | Arizona | November
COLLABORATE
The third way I got better at photography was collaborating with other photographers. It doesn’t matter if they have more skill or experience or less skill or experience; I always learn something new!!! Each photographer brings a new perspective, different technique and unique style to the group.
- Find a group locally AND online to collaborate with. Join our Facebook Group!
- Use a more experienced photographer as your mentor! Look for a business model or photography style that you love, and ask if they offer mentoring sessions.
Collaborating and sharing shoots or knowledge with other photographers is different than copying. Don’t try to be someone you are not. Be unique, be yourself. It’ll help you go further.
Tips for Better Photography
Kylee started Kylee Ann Photography 9 years ago, and has since grown from a one woman amateur show to a full associate team. We shoot 50-75 weddings a year, and thrive on kindness and service. After a year of teaching Intro to Photography at the local technical college, she discovered that helping other entrepreneurs create thriving businesses is what fires her up! She hosts semi-annual Kylee Ann Sleepovers all over the US, speak at conferences and teach online courses about running a small business and marketing.
August 24, 2017
Kylee Maughan
