How do I become a better photographer
1) get a decent digital SLR body. A user with lower megapixel model may even be better than, say, higher megapixel Canon 30DS are easier to use and versatile, although their number is lower than the megapixel Canon Rebel XSi.
2) obtain a "quick" 50-mm lens, something with a size of at least f 1. 8. The zoom lens kits are terrible for beginners.
3) a decent flash with an off-camera sync cord allow you toShooting with flash camera
4) use and learn Adobe Photoshop, if not the full version then Photoshop Elements
5) shoot camera and flash manual. This trend, the camera exposure info. It allows you to fix it if you do not return your pictures, which, as you want them.
6) Open images in Photoshop Pictures trial in 100% accuracy for focus
7) Study metadata of your images. If something works, why not, if itnot, that's where you learn from your mistakes.
8) take on the many online photography sites like strobist.com, dpchallenge.com, digitalphotographyschool.com, bookmarks
9) You can find a professional mentor
10) are modest about your abilities
11) willing to share what you know, without boasting
12) in contests
13) Investing in good professional level equipment, specifically Lenses
14) Study Visual Publications
15), a notebook ofClipping of your favorite pictures
16) when you are shooting digitally learn the advantages and disadvantages of the operating system
17) study and pay attention to the lighting in the natural world
18) take seminars and courses
19) You have your camera with you at any time
20) Take pictures daily.