Lenspiration | smileyfacegirl:) | Mentions https://www.lenspiration.com/members/smileyface/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning smileyfacegirl:). Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:37:09 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 7db43fcdfbd7a41fd6d9f64b21877e97 Joshua Ong replied to the topic SImple Ways to get Back into Photography for a Beginner in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/simple-ways-to-get-back-into-photography-for-a-beginner/#post-17940 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 13:39:06 -0400 Echoing the suggestion of others, my advice to you, @smileyface, is simply to practise. Photography, like learning or speaking a foreign language, is a skill that can be easily forgotten over time if it’s not used frequently. Therefore, practice is very important.

In addition, I would highly encourage you to get involved in the forums. I have…Read more

]]> c916f93acdc3e861576e118b6f3e91cd Ezra Morley replied to the topic SImple Ways to get Back into Photography for a Beginner in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/simple-ways-to-get-back-into-photography-for-a-beginner/#post-17711 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 01:44:48 -0400 Thank you, @Mr-Quebec! As I’ve said more than once on these forums, I learn a lot myself while researching other’s questions! I enjoy answering questions as much as most people like getting their questions answered!

I have always had an interest in the technical side of things, so I especially enjoy the technical questions that come up every once…Read more

]]> ecdfee3721df1e9d9001fc2a4e2b7d7e Mr. Quebec replied to the topic SImple Ways to get Back into Photography for a Beginner in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/simple-ways-to-get-back-into-photography-for-a-beginner/#post-17708 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 23:16:11 -0400 I will say that mainly two things helped me (and still helps) a lot when I started photography :

1. Trial and error. I’ll echo @buddingphotographer : practice a lot! Explore your camera, try different things, learn what to do and what not to do.

2. Lenspiration Forums. Honestly, I don’t know if my trial-and-error method would have worked out…Read more

]]> 76c993edb823a7de995d2538393f3f0a Ezra Morley replied to the topic SImple Ways to get Back into Photography for a Beginner in the forum Photography Q&A https://www.lenspiration.com/forums/topic/simple-ways-to-get-back-into-photography-for-a-beginner/#post-17707 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 22:52:18 -0400 Welcome to the forums, @smileyface! James’s e-book would be an excellent way to get started!

I guess one of the most important things to do is to practice! 🙂 You know the saying, “practice makes perfect”. Get out and take pictures!

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