One of the biggest things in developing photography skills is not reading about it or learning in a classroom. It is actually going out and taking those photos. Often times, people limit themselves when taking photos cause they try to look for that perfect shot before clicking the shutter. Instead they should be clicking till they get the shot they want and then some.
If you were to wait for the perfect moment, you may miss a good shot that you may not be looking for. It limits how you are thinking and how you see around you because you are too focused in just a small part of the scene. Always look around you for a different angle that you may not have thought of before. The most interesting photos are those that capture the moment in a unique way or angle.
A good exercise in seeing things differently is to take a simple object at random, even a crumpled paper ball, then take photos of it in as many different ways as possible. Try different f-stops or angles or change the lighting. Keep going until you have at least 100 photos then go through them to see what worked and what didn't. See why it did or didn't work.
Alex Chi 2011©
When at an event, don't just focus on the main speaker or the center of attention. Look around and observe your surroundings. Most people would take photos of the main attraction but miss the crowd. Get the crowd's reaction, look for the unique individuals you would have missed if you didn't turn around and looked behind you.
Alex Chi 2011©
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