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Good day, my friend, Photography may seem daunting to most, but it isn't exactly rocket science. Whether you're a serious hobbyist with a DSLR, a mirrorless camera, a digital compact, or a camera phone — it's still a camera. The secret, and the joy, lies in how you use it. Before we get technical, you must first understand how light works. Observe and study the light where you're sitting right now. Do you see the shadows, the reflections, or even feel the mood of the electrical lighting around you? Once you train your eye to see and appreciate how light magically transforms a person's face, a living room, or a street scene, you'll start capturing amazing frames of art. When I joined The Star daily newspaper in 1992 as a Cadet Photographer, I thought I already had the skills to be a professional. That's when my real journey of learning began. I'm grateful to the seniors there who taught me everything about light, focus points, and lenses — the tools...