許多玩家對攝影的技術與理論，想必是瞭若指掌，而街頭攝影師 Eric Kim 就曾在網路上發表，有關攝影技術、理論的100個建議箴言，也許能給正在攝影之路迷惘的你/妳，一些嶄新思維方向，並轉化成自身能量，嘗試突破瓶頸，創作出比過去更優秀的攝影作品。
當我們的攝影之路遇到瓶頸與障礙，停滯不前時，該怎麼辦呢？攝影師Eric Kim列舉了一些不錯的心得與建議，協助大家衝破瓶頸，也讓我們的攝影創作之路更寬廣，有更多創意概念和可能性。
▲100個攝影建議箴言，大家不妨試著活用看看。（圖片來源：erickimphotography）
1. Just because someone has an expensive camera doesn't mean that they're a good photographer.
有昂貴的攝影器材，不代表他就是一位厲害的攝影師。
2. Always shoot in RAW. Always.
永遠使用RAW檔拍攝。
3. Prime lenses help you learn to be a better photographer.
定焦鏡頭可以讓你學著如何當一位更好的攝影師。
4. Photo editing is an art in itself.
後製本身是一門藝術。
5. The rule of thirds works 99% of the time.
構圖三分法則在99%的情況下都適用。
6. Macro photography isn't for everybody.
微距攝影不一定適合每個人。
7. UV filters work just as well as lens caps.
保護鏡能勝任鏡頭蓋的工作。
8. Go outside & shoot photos rather than spending hours a day on photography forums.
出去拍照幾小時勝過在攝影論壇鬼混。
9. Capture the beauty in the mundane and you have a winning photograph.
想得獎？試著捕捉平凡中的美麗吧。
10. Film isn't better than digital.
底片不一定比數位好。
11. Digital isn't better than film.
數位不一定比底片好。
12. There is no "magic" camera or lens.
有神奇魔力的相機或鏡頭根本不存在。
13. Better lenses don't give you better photos.
好的鏡頭不代表會給你更好的照片。
14. Spend less time looking at other people's work and more time shooting your own.
多花點時間拍攝自己的作品，少一點時間觀看別人的作品。
15. Don't take your DSLR to parties.
不要帶著你的數位單眼相機參加派對。
16. Girls dig photographers.
女孩子喜歡攝影師。
17. Making your photos b/w doesn't automatically make them "artsy".
照片轉成黑白不代表你很有文青藝術氣息。
18. People will always discredit your work if you tell them you "photoshop" your images. Rather, tell them that you process them in the "digital darkroom".
跟別人說照片用PS後製過會被人不屑，所以請說你是在數位暗房內做調整。
19. You don't need to take a photo of everything.
你不需要對每件事情拍照。
20. Have at least 2 backups of all your images. Like they say in war, two is one, one is none.
為你的照片多備份，就像戰爭中兩個等於一個，一個等於沒有。
21. Ditch the neck strap and get a handstrap.
使用手腕帶，不要再使用背帶。
22. Get closer when taking your photos, they often turn out better.
靠近你要拍攝的被攝主體，照片會開始變好。
23. Be a part of a scene while taking a photo; not a voyeur.
拍攝時與環境融為一體，不要偷窺。
24. Taking a photo crouched often make your photos look more interesting.
低角度蹲著拍，會更有趣。
25. Worry less about technical aspects and focus more on compositional aspects of photography.
關注構圖技巧，多於相機硬體。
26. Tape up any logos on your camera with black gaffers tape- it brings a lot less attention to you.
把你的相機品牌貼起來，低調拍照。
27. Always underexpose by 2/3rds of a stop when shooting in broad daylight.
大白天拍照永遠降2/3EV曝光值拍攝。
28. The more photos you take, the better you get.
拍的越多，就會拍的越好。
29. Don't be afraid to take several photos of the same scene at different exposures, angles, or apertures.
不要害怕重覆拍攝同一個場景，嘗試運用不同的曝光，角度與光圈。
30. Only show your best photos.
只秀示出你最好的照片。
31. A point-and-shoot is still a camera.
傻瓜相機也是相機。
32. Join an online photography forum.
加入一個攝影論壇。
33. Critique the works of others.
學會看人家的作品。
34. Think before you shoot.
拍攝前先思考。
35. A good photo shouldn't require explanation (although background information often adds to an image).
好的照片不需要文字加以解釋。
36. Alcohol and photography do not mix well.
拍照不喝酒。
37. Draw inspiration from other photographers but never worship them.
不要崇拜其他攝影師，但可以從他身上受到啓發。
38. Grain is beautiful.
顆粒感是美的。
39. Ditch the photo backpack and get a messenger bag. It makes getting your lenses and camera a whole lot easier.
放棄後背包，使用側背包，可更快速地拿取你的相機。
40. Simplicity is key.
簡單是關鍵。
41. The definition of photography is: "painting with light." Use light in your favor.
光是攝影最重要的事，運用它。
42. Find your style of photography and stick with it.
找出你的風格，並緊抱著它。
43. Having a second monitor is the best thing ever for photo processing.
後製擁有雙螢幕是一件好事。
44. Silver EFEX pro is the best b/w converter.
Silver EFEX pro是最好的黑白轉換軟體。
45. Carry your camera with you everywhere. Everywhere.
不管去哪都帶著你的相機。
46. Never let photography get in the way of enjoying life.
不要讓攝影干預你享受生活的樂趣。
47. Don't pamper your camera. Use and abuse it.
不要過度保護你的相機，好好操它，使用它。
48. Take straight photos.
拍攝直式構圖的照片。
49. Shoot with confidence.
帶著自信拍攝。
50. Photography and juxtaposition are best friends.
攝影與陳列是好朋友。
（下一頁還有更多提升攝影技術的方法）
▲最終目標，是能拍出決定性的瞬間。（圖片來源：erickimphotography）
51. Print out your photos big. They will make you happy.
用大尺寸印出你的照片，一定會很開心。
52. Give your photos to friends.
把你的好照片送給朋友。
53. Give them to strangers.
把你的照片送給陌生人。
54. Don't forget to frame them.
不要忘記將照片裱框。
55. Costco prints are cheap and look great.
Costco沖印輸出又好又便宜。
56. Go out and take photos with (a) friend(s).
與朋友一起出門交流拍照。
57. Join a photo club or start one for yourself.
參加攝影俱樂部或是自己組成一個。
58. Photos make great presents.
照片是最好的禮物。
59. Taking photos of strangers is thrilling.
拍攝陌生人是刺激的。
60. Candid>Posed.
自然好過於擺姿勢。
61. Natural light is the best light.
自然光是最棒的光。
62. 35mm (on full frame) is the best "walk-around" focal length.
35mm是最好用的街拍焦段。
63. Don't be afraid to bump up your ISO when necessary.
當你需要時，不要害怕拉高你的感光度。
64. You don't need to always bring a tripod with you everywhere you go (hell, I don't even own one).
不用隨時帶著你的腳架。
65. It is always better to underexpose than overexpose.
曝光不足永遠比曝光過度好。
66. Shooting photos of homeless people in an attempt to be "artsy" is exploitation.
拍攝街友獲取藝術性其實是在剝削他們。
67. You will find the best photo opportunities in the least likely situations.
在最糟的狀況之下，你會發現最好的拍攝機會。
68. Photos are always more interesting with the human element included.
照片裡頭有人的元素永遠比較有趣。
69. You can't "photoshop" bad images into good ones.
爛照片不會因為Photoshop就變成好照片。
70. Nowadays everybody is a photographer.
人人都是攝影師。
71. You don't need to fly to Paris to get good photos; the best photo opportunities are in your backyard.
你不需要為了拍到一張好照片跑去巴黎，拍到好照片最好的方法與機會通常都在你身邊。
72. People with DSLRS who shoot portraits with their grip pointed downwards look like morons.
拿著單眼相機自拍的人很像白癡。
73. Cameras as tools, not toys.
相機是工具，不是玩具。
74. In terms of composition, photography and painting aren't much different.
就構圖看來，攝影與繪畫沒什麼不一樣。
75. Photography isn't a hobby- it's a lifestyle.
攝影不是興趣，是生活風格。
76. Make photos, not excuses.
別找藉口，拍就對了。
77. Be original in your photography. Don't try to copy the style of others.
忠於自己的風格，不要想抄襲別人的。
78. The best photographs tell stories that begs the viewer for more.
最好的攝影不僅能透過影像說故事，還能為觀看者帶來更多故事。
79. Any cameras but black ones draw too much attention.
黑色的相機很低調。
80. The more gear you carry around with you the less you will enjoy photography.
帶著越多的器材，你就越難享受攝影的樂趣。
81. Good self-portraits are harder to take than they seem.
好的自拍照並不如想像中容易。
82. Laughter always draws out peoples' true character in a photograph.
笑聲最能展現被攝者的真實。
83. Don't look suspicious when taking photos- blend in with the environment.
拍照時不要鬼鬼祟祟。
84. Landscape photography can become dull after a while.
等久了風景照會變得沈悶。
85. Have fun while taking photos.
拍攝時盡情玩耍。
86. Never delete any of your photos.
不要刪除你拍的照片。
87. Be respectful when taking photos of people or places.
保持尊重，不管拍攝什麼。
88. When taking candid photos of people in the street, it is easier to use a wide-angle than a telephoto lens.
拍攝街上的人們，廣角鏡比變焦望遠鏡好用多了。
89. Travel and photography are the perfect pair.
旅遊與攝影是完美的一對。
90. Learn how to read a histogram.
學習看曝光直方圖。
91. A noisy photo is better than a blurry one.
有雜訊的照片比模糊的照片好。
92. Don't be afraid to take photos in the rain.
不要害怕在下雨天拍攝。
93. Learn how to enjoy the moment, rather than relentlessly trying to capture the perfect picture of it.
學習感受當下時刻，而非麻木不仁的按快門。
94. Never take photos on an empty stomach.
不要餓著肚子拍照。
95. You will discover a lot about yourself through your photography.
透過照片，你會發現更多的自己。
96. Never hoard your photographic insight- share it with the world.
與世界分享你的攝影視界。
97. Never stop taking photos.
不要停止拍攝照片。
98. Photography is more than simply taking photos, it is a philosophy of life.
攝影不僅是拍照，它是一種哲學。
99. Capture the decisive moment.
捕捉決定性瞬間。
100. Write your own list.
寫下你自己的拍攝清單。
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資料來源：Eric Kim
