摄影生活中,请谨记这100句真言!!!

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当我们的摄影之路遇到瓶颈与障碍，停滞不前时，该怎么办呢？摄影师Eric Kim列举了一些不错的心得与建议，协助大家冲破瓶颈，也让我们的摄影创作之路更宽广，有更多创意概念和可能性。

1. Just because someone has an expensive camera doesn't mean that they're a good photographer.

有昂贵的摄影器材，不代表他就是一位厉害的摄影师。

2. Always shoot in RAW. Always.

永远使用RAW档拍摄。

3. Prime lenses help you learn to be a better photographer.

定焦镜头可以让你学着如何当一位更好的摄影师。

4. Photo editing is an art in itself.

后期制作本身是一门艺术。

5. The rule of thirds works 99% of the time.

构图三分法则在99%的情况下都适用。

6. Macro photography isn't for everybody.

微距摄影不一定适合每个人。

7. UV filters work just as well as lens caps.

保护镜能胜任镜头盖的工作。

8. Go outside & shoot photos rather than spending hours a day on photography forums.

出去拍照几小时胜过在摄影论坛鬼混。

9. Capture the beauty in the mundane and you have a winning photograph.

想得奖？试着捕捉平凡中的美丽吧。

10. Film isn't better than digital.

底片不一定比数码好。

11. Digital isn't better than film.

数码不一定比底片好。

12. There is no "magic" camera or lens.

有神奇魔力的相机或镜头根本不存在。

13. Better lenses don't give you better photos.

好的镜头不代表会给你更好的照片。

14. Spend less time looking at other people's work and more time shooting your own.

多花点时间拍摄自己的作品，少一点时间观看别人的作品。

15. Don't take your DSLR to parties.

不要带着你的数码单反相机参加派对。

16. Girls dig photographers.

女孩子喜欢摄影师。

17. Making your photos b/w doesn't automatically make them "artsy".

照片转成黑白不代表你很有文青艺术气息。

18. People will always discredit your work if you tell them you "photoshop" your images. Rather, tell them that you process them in the "digital darkroom".

跟别人说照片用PS后制过会被人不屑，所以请说你是在数位暗房内做调整。

19. You don't need to take a photo of everything.

你不需要对每件事情拍照。

20. Have at least 2 backups of all your images. Like they say in war, two is one, one is none.

为你的照片多备份，就像战争中两个等于一个，一个等于没有。

21. Ditch the neck strap and get a handstrap.

使用手腕带，不要再使用背带。

22. Get closer when taking your photos, they often turn out better.

靠近你要拍摄的被摄主体，照片会开始变好。

23. Be a part of a scene while taking a photo; not a voyeur.

拍摄时与环境融为一体，不要偷窥。

24. Taking a photo crouched often make your photos look more interesting.

低角度蹲着拍，会更有趣。

25. Worry less about technical aspects and focus more on compositional aspects of photography.

26. Tape up any logos on your camera with black gaffers tape- it brings a lot less attention to you.

把你的相机品牌贴起来，低调拍照。

27. Always underexpose by 2/3rds of a stop when shooting in broad daylight.

大白天拍照永远降2/3EV曝光值拍摄。

28. The more photos you take, the better you get.

拍的越多，就会拍的越好。

29. Don't be afraid to take several photos of the same scene at different exposures, angles, or apertures.

不要害怕重覆拍摄同一个场景，尝试运用不同的曝光，角度与光圈。

30. Only show your best photos.

只秀示出你最好的照片。

31. A point-and-shoot is still a camera.

傻瓜相机也是相机。

32. Join an online photography forum.

加入一个摄影论坛。

33. Critique the works of others.

学会看人家的作品。

34. Think before you shoot.

拍摄前先思考。

35. A good photo shouldn't require explanation (although background information often adds to an image).

好的照片不需要文字加以解释。

36. Alcohol and photography do not mix well.

拍照不喝酒。

37. Draw inspiration from other photographers but never worship them.

不要崇拜其他摄影师，但可以从他身上受到启发。

38. Grain is beautiful.

颗粒感是美的。

39. Ditch the photo backpack and get a messenger bag. It makes getting your lenses and camera a whole lot easier.

放弃后背包，使用侧背包，可更快速地拿取你的相机。

40. Simplicity is key.

简单是关键。

41. The definition of photography is: "painting with light." Use light in your favor.

光是摄影最重要的事，运用它。

42. Find your style of photography and stick with it.

找出你的风格，并紧抱着它。

43. Having a second monitor is the best thing ever for photo processing.

后制拥有双萤幕是一件好事。

44. Silver EFEX pro is the best b/w converter.

Silver EFEX pro是最好的黑白转换软体。

45. Carry your camera with you everywhere. Everywhere.

不管去哪都带着你的相机。

46. Never let photography get in the way of enjoying life.

不要让摄影干预你享受生活的乐趣。

47. Don't pamper your camera. Use and abuse it.

不要过度保护你的相机，好好操它，使用它。

48. Take straight photos.

拍摄直式构图的照片。

49. Shoot with confidence.

带着自信拍摄。

50. Photography and juxtaposition are best friends.

摄影与陈列是好朋友。

51. Print out your photos big. They will make you happy.

用大尺寸印出你的照片，一定会很开心。

52. Give your photos to friends.

把你的好照片送给朋友。

53. Give them to strangers.

把你的照片送给陌生人。

54. Don't forget to frame them.

不要忘记将照片裱框。

55. Costco prints are cheap and look great.

Costco冲印输出又好又便宜。

56. Go out and take photos with (a) friend(s).

与朋友一起出门交流拍照。

57. Join a photo club or start one for yourself.

参加摄影俱乐部或是自己组成一个。

58. Photos make great presents.

照片是最好的礼物。

59. Taking photos of strangers is thrilling.

拍摄陌生人是刺激的。

60. Candid>Posed.

自然好过于摆姿势。

61. Natural light is the best light.

自然光是最棒的光。

62. 35mm (on full frame) is the best "walk-around" focal length.

35mm是最好用的街拍焦段。

63. Don't be afraid to bump up your ISO when necessary.

当你需要时，不要害怕拉高你的感光度。

64. You don't need to always bring a tripod with you everywhere you go (hell, I don't even own one).

不用随时带着你的脚架。

65. It is always better to underexpose than overexpose.

曝光不足永远比曝光过度好。

66. Shooting photos of homeless people in an attempt to be "artsy" is exploitation.

拍摄街友获取艺术性其实是在剥削他们。

67. You will find the best photo opportunities in the least likely situations.

在最糟的状况之下，你会发现最好的拍摄机会。

68. Photos are always more interesting with the human element included.

照片里头有人的元素永远比较有趣。

69. You can't "photoshop" bad images into good ones.

烂照片不会因为Photoshop就变成好照片。

70. Nowadays everybody is a photographer.

人人都是摄影师。

71. You don't need to fly to Paris to get good photos; the best photo opportunities are in your backyard.

你不需要为了拍到一张好照片跑去巴黎，拍到好照片最好的方法与机会通常都在你身边。

72. People with DSLRS who shoot portraits with their grip pointed downwards look like morons.

拿着单眼相机自拍的人很像白痴。

73. Cameras as tools, not toys.

相机是工具，不是玩具。

74. In terms of composition, photography and painting aren't much different.

就构图看来，摄影与绘画没什么不一样。

75. Photography isn't a hobby- it's a lifestyle.

摄影不是兴趣，是生活风格。

76. Make photos, not excuses.

别找借口，拍就对了。

77. Be original in your photography. Don't try to copy the style of others.

忠于自己的风格，不要想抄袭别人的。

78. The best photographs tell stories that begs the viewer for more.

最好的摄影不仅能透过影像说故事，还能为观看者带来更多故事。

79. Any cameras but black ones draw too much attention.

黑色的相机很低调。

80. The more gear you carry around with you the less you will enjoy photography.

带着越多的器材，你就越难享受摄影的乐趣。

81. Good self-portraits are harder to take than they seem.

好的自拍照并不如想像中容易。

82. Laughter always draws out peoples' true character in a photograph.

笑声最能展现被摄者的真实。

83. Don't look suspicious when taking photos- blend in with the environment.

拍照时不要鬼鬼祟祟。

84. Landscape photography can become dull after a while.

等久了风景照会变得沉闷。

85. Have fun while taking photos.

拍摄时尽情玩耍。

86. Never delete any of your photos.

不要删除你拍的照片。

87. Be respectful when taking photos of people or places.

保持尊重，不管拍摄什么。

88. When taking candid photos of people in the street, it is easier to use a wide-angle than a telephoto lens.

拍摄街上的人们，广角镜比变焦望远镜好用多了。

89. Travel and photography are the perfect pair.

旅游与摄影是完美的一对。

90. Learn how to read a histogram.

学习看曝光直方图。

91. A noisy photo is better than a blurry one.

有杂讯的照片比模糊的照片好。

92. Don't be afraid to take photos in the rain.

不要害怕在下雨天拍摄。

93. Learn how to enjoy the moment, rather than relentlessly trying to capture the perfect picture of it.

学习感受当下时刻，而非麻木不仁的按快门。

94. Never take photos on an empty stomach.

不要饿着肚子拍照。

95. You will discover a lot about yourself through your photography.

透过照片，你会发现更多的自己。

96. Never hoard your photographic insight- share it with the world.

与世界分享你的摄影视界。

97. Never stop taking photos.

不要停止拍摄照片。

98. Photography is more than simply taking photos, it is a philosophy of life.

摄影不仅是拍照，它是一种哲学。

99. Capture the decisive moment.

捕捉决定性瞬间。

100. Write your own list.

写下你自己的拍摄清单。