Hi ,

What's the one thing that will make you better? 

Better at what?

Well... better at anything.

You probably already know the answer. It's a no brainer, really. 

It's practice. 

Nothing will help you improve at your craft more than regular practice. 

So... with that in mind, here we are into the second month of the year, and have you been practicing your photography? Have you been out shooting with your camera on a regular basis, or at the very least, talking walks with it, even if you just shoot one or two images?

Even just the process of seeing and paying attention to your surroundings can help, especially if you're devoting time to the process of composing possible scenes in your mind. 

"Oh, that's a pretty tree in the sunlight! What if I played it against that background I know will be in shade in the late afternoon?"

Or...

"What would it look like if I compressed that row of snow covered roofs with a long lens and shot from a vantage point that puts them agains those mountains?"

Or...

"Oooh, the sunset is getting really good! I just need a foreground.. how about that row of trees at the end of the parking lot?"

See how easy that is? 

So, I'll ask again. Have you been getting outside with your camera and practicing on a regular basis? It's the one thing that will make you a better, more confident and more proficient photographer. Again, you already know this, but maybe you just need a little kick in the seat of the pants to help motivate you.

Consider this my friendly reminder, because it's already February, and in a few short weeks, it will be March, and depending on where you live, there might be flowers starting to bloom, or if you're in the bottom Hemisphere, the fall colors will be starting to show themselves!

So get out there and practice. And feel free to let me know what you've been shooting! You can reply here, or tag me @danbaileyphoto on social media.

In the meantime, here's a free lesson on composition, courtesy of my Photography On The Brain course. 

If you want to take your creativity to the next level, you can get the course at a very special price, with this limited time offer.

Enjoy the creative tip, and have a great week!!