1. Focus on what kind of photography interests you. 2. Find a good digital camera that has all the features and characteristics required for your kind of photography. You must understand the basic needs the camera must have therefore invest into a good quality camera that assures great pictures. For example, in case you decide to take pictures for the print media, the requirement should be of a high quality camera and if it is web photography you are looking at, a normal digital cam should create the magic.
3. Familiarize with your digital camera by more and more practicing. Step into your backyard and take pictures. Try taking pictures from different angles and different modes. The subject can be framed into the shot easily and the balance on the tripod makes it helpful to click great photos.
5. Lighting plays a very important role in photography.
