Affirmation: Your Single Statement of Advice

[sway]

Hi! I'm just new to the world of photography and I love taking B & W shots. Here are so far my favorites.

This is my first post in this forum, I spent a long time thinking if I'd share my photos, I guess as a newbie I don't have much of that 'photographer's affirmation' yet though people always invite me to take their pictures. I want to hear sound advice from the more experienced.

Like I said, I am new and 'on fire' with this form of art. I was afraid to buy and damage top of the line, high-end DSLR. So I am 'practicing' on Fujifilm Finepix S2000HD. It doesn't give me that much of control...I am still at trial and error- but so far, I think I'm getting the hang of it.

I appreciate any comments/suggestions/feedback. I've been reading the articles for Newbies in DPS and I thank all the contributors and Darren for this virtual school for digital photographers. However:

If there is a single, most profound lesson you've learnt in photography that you feel all newbie MUST know what would it be?

Thanks,
Sway

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[leonaashlee]

Interesting shots....I'm no expert, let me say that first of all. I guess the most important lesson I learned is to never believe I know enough....and never stop listening to others, whether I agree or not.

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When you buy that entry level DSLR you are buying one piece of equipment of several you may want shortly after. If I did it again I would have bought the camera without the kit lens and just bought a good telephoto.
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Originally Posted by sway

Like I said, I am new and 'on fire' with this form of art. I was afraid to buy and damage top of the line, high-end DSLR. So I am 'practicing' on Fujifilm Finepix S2000HD. It doesn't give me that much of control...I am still at trial and error- but so far, I think I'm getting the hang of it.

From your photos, you look like a Leica person. You should check out the new Olympus E-P1. Except for the expensive Leica M8.2, it should suit your shooting style.

If there is a single, most profound lesson you've learnt in photography that you feel all newbie MUST know what would it be?

Keep on shooting...for fun or profit!