Make My Pictures Better

I am Colin Walls, CPAGB, AIPF, ARPS. I am a keen amateur photographer, with no plans to become professional. I have been doing photography all my life, while pursuing a career in computer software. I enjoy taking pictures and finding ways to use them, but I also enjoy working with other photographers, often with a view to helping them produce good work. Some examples of my photography may be found on my frequently-updated website: DrawingWithLight.com

How can you start to get better pictures?

There are quite a few things that you might consider:

• join a camera club - this offers numerous opportunities [I am a member of Beacon Camera Club]

• look at pictures - galleries and museums are obvious, but clubs are another possibility

• take lots of pictures - every click is free, but strictly delete all the rejects

• make sure that you understand your camera and software - clubs can help, but so can I

• get other opinions on your pictures - clubs are good with competitions etc., but I can help too

My current qualifications are:

• CPAGB - Credit award from the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain

• AIPF - Associate of the Irish Photographic Federation

• ARPS - Associate of the Royal Photographic Society