Get Closer

One of the primary lessons I've had to learn is to not be afraid to be in the action. Too many shots I took early on just didn't work because I was too far away. They simply were wasted shots. Get comfortable being close and in the action.

When in doubt...get closer.

No—seriously. Get closer. Stop using a zoom, go to a prime lense 30mm or 50mm and take several steps closer.

Don't be intimidated by events and people, do you what you need to do. Your photos will look so much better, you'll be glad you did.