How do you know what kind of pictures you want to take? Do you have a family reunion? Going for a hike & hope to see some wildlife? There are many questions with regard to choosing the subject of your photography. You'll want to have a basis of photography techniques to create the best picture & once you learn these techniques the rest will be up to you. Most photographers, whether professional or amateur, will have a medium through which they work. This is the same with other artists like painters, sculptors, sketch artists, & much more. Photography is art, and therefore requires an eye for the right photo.
How do you know what subject you'll shoot? This is where your interests lie. If you only want to take pics of wildlife then you'll have to wait for the subject to appear in front of you, or go seek it out. Of course you can go to a wildlife park such as a National Park & hope to find subjects. Most often it'll depend on the season. Moose & deer are more prominent when they come down the mountains to mate & eat. Birds will always be available, but the nature of the birds will vary. If you're in Alaska, chances are you'll have several chances of photographing a Bald Eagle, while in Florida you can find heron or cranes.
When you're practicing techniques, you need to choose your subject accordingly. Many of us are regulated to the area around us. Landscape photography requires the use of the land you have around you, unless you're going on vacation to some place new. This is another important fact to choosing a topic - you're either limited or you have the whole world at your feet. It'll depend on your travel opportunities. For now we'll stay close to home.
When you choose your medium, you will then search for topics. A subject that speaks to you is what you should choose to shoot. If thw way a tree & branches are formed interest you, you'll want to check the lighting in the area. Deciding what angle to shoot from will also be a decision on the subject. Lighting may not be right for the topic you've chosen & the other side of the subject might not give the best picture.
To select a topic, you need a good eye for detail & observation. Often the best subject isn't the 1 you can see with a normal eye. Have you ever looked at a tree & found a spider web hiding in the leaves? If you look closely you can even find a spider. A spider web can make a good image not only because of the technology necessary to make the web to appear in your photo with the silky thread, but also the pattern of a spider's web. People are fascinated by an organism that can create a symmetrical pattern.
Again, your eye is the best tool for finding a subject. How to choose the topic will depend on what's available, the angle & lighting. Moving slowly through an area such as landscape will help you decide. Looking under leaves or rocks is often beneficial to find something new & different. You never know where you will find a picture just waiting for you. Some people & animals do things that'll never happen again & this is when you want a camera available. Most people interested in photography carry a camera with them everywhere they go. If this sounds like a habit, turn this habit into a hobby & a possible income if you become good at taking the right pictures. As you become better at taking pictures, you can then start displaying your pics so others can view & possibly buy them.
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