If I started photography all over again, this is advice I’d give myself:
1. Dare to be bold with colors
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Drench your photos in color. On iPhone use Vivid mode, or shoot with RICOH GR II in positive film mode with max contrast and saturation (also use a flash).
Make photos of whatever colorful things you see and witness, and fill the frame with color.
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2. Go on a photo walk with your phone
Use a simple camera app on your phone like HUJI CAM, and enjoy the walk! Shoot effortlessly.
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3. Shoot selfies
Shoot selfies of yourself. Make it fun and creative! Shadows, reflections, weird angles — it is all good! Shooting selfies are great because you don’t always have access to subjects, but you always got access to yourself.
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