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Old City, Philadelphia, July 4th, 2024

It took me a while to see myself as a "photographer." I spent a while in "cautious student mode" before I started to fully enjoy it; meaning, taking the errors as part of the process.                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Taking this photograph (which was actually the result of 10 clicks), made me realize that I was (finally!) "taking a risk", without anxiety, on the result.

So, without further ado, I add some tips for my fellow photographers, hoping they will be useful to you:

• Take a lot of photographs, that will help you sharpen your "eye".

• Experiment with all styles of photography: Street photography, sports, architecture, abstract, you name it! Only then you will be able to know which of them you like the most.

• Before editing with any software (Photoshop, Lightroom, Luminar, etc.), make sure you correctly manage the exposure triangle of your camera: ISO, Aperture, Shutter speed.

• Dare to try all the ideas you can think of. If it doesn't go well, you learn in the process, but if it goes well... Enjoy it!

• The best camera is the one you have in your hands!

• Have a lot of fun!