Q is for Quality, not quantity

You may be tempted to rattle off frames like a machine gun when faced with a huge array of new sights, but trying to fill a stock library with quick-fire shots will seldom get quality results. When you spot a great opportunity, think about what would make it really special.

In this shot of Mount Everest, photographer Kertu has positioned herself in the right place at the right time. The window of opportunity for such shots may be limited, but focusing on a single shot of high quality will be much more rewarding than taking hundreds of images.

Getting the shot right in-camera using core camera craft skills is vital too, and it’s a discipline that’ll help you grow as a photographer. Ask yourself how you want your final image to look. Then decide which lens to use, which exposure settings to set, and whether you need filters or perhaps a tripod to keep things steady. All these decisions will help realise your vision. While it’s best practice to get your images right in-camera, it’s also a good idea to shoot raw files. This’ll give you the freedom to perfect your shot in post-production.