The golden rules: #1

As I learn photography I discover different "Golden rules", tips, tricks, motos and so on that help me get better at this.

I do photography only because is a passion for me, I have always love photography but didn't really got into it until recently.

So I decided to create this blog in some sort of diary of what I discover about my passion and shared it with anyone out there that might share the joy of just going out and make pictures.

With this in mind I present to you the #1 Golden Rule of Photography: Don't be a jerk!

Wether you are a top class photographer or a point-and-shoot amateur, we all share the passion for photography.

Taking photos is a lot more fun when you are surrounded by other photographers, don't believe me? Go out on a photo walk with people who are not interested in photography and have them wait for you 20 minutes while you take photos of a cat or a rock, advance 5 steps and repeat. Let me know how that goes :)

Also, taking pictures and never showing them to anybody might be a little boring too. So don't be a jerk.

If someone compliments your photos say thanks, don't show your self as "I'm the grates photographer in the world and you should bow before me", share the story, tell them why you choose the photo, why you think is a nice photo and don't use complex vocabulary, if they know nothing about photography they will find you cooky and if they do know, they probably don't need to hear it.

If you see someone else pictures and you think there is something they can do better, teach them, I haven't met a single photographer in my life who is not willing to learn new tricks. Don't be mean, don't be a jerk, telling some one things like "you should sell your gear" doesn't make you a better photographer.

If you are out there with your $5000 DSLR and your $3000 lens and somebody stands next to you with a point and shoot trying to take the same picture as you, give them some space, even try to give them an advice, composition, angle, anything. It will not only make you a more respected photographer, it will make you a better peson.

The camera does not make the photographer but it sure helps, so respect the ones who are just getting started, if they haven't made the investment that doesn't mean they are not better photographers than you.

Well I guess I made my point, enjoy photography, enjoy sharing your passion, live happy, learn from other and teach others. We are all in this for the same reason so we might all as well play nice with each other.

Thanks for reading!