You probably read a lot of success Stories of how never-was newbies learnt to take professional photos and sell them in just a couple of years through self-teaching. In their interviews to fancy photo journals and outlets, professional photographers use phrases like “learning to look at the world as if you were looking through the viewfinder”, “finding the right light”, and “training your eye” without giving any practical advice that would let you understand how exactly it’s done.

You may get really inspired after reading stories like these, but do they really work when it comes to Improving your photography skills? We doubt it. The only thing that will help you improve are straightforward facts and relevant tips like the ones featured below.

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