Article by Aydan Corkern
So you just got your first digital camera and are excited to take as many pictures as possible. Taking pictures is lots of fun and rewarding, even more so when the photos you took come out very well. There is no overnight trick to becoming better at photography. Even the most experienced photographers will attribute their talent to hours of practice. Practicing and experimenting will no doubt give you photos that will inspire and awe you and others. Here are some tips on how you can improve your technique to get great pictures.
You are the master of the camera, so act like one. When taking photos of things that can be arranged, such as inanimate, stationary objects and people, act like their director. Tell the person that is standing awkwardly to the left of everyone else to move in closer for a warm, comfortable picture. Adjust the pot on your patio ever so slightly to get better lighting.
Next, watch your lighting. Sunny days are good if you know how to take advantage of the light. Don’t take pictures of people when the sun is directly behind or in front of them because that will either cause an underexposed photo or one that has the people squinting. When working with the flash on your camera, make sure you don’t get up close and personal to the subject because the light will just glare right back at you. Natural lighting is best but when you need to use the flash, keep away from the subject and use the different mode scenes on your camera to see which one will work best with the lighting at that particular time.
Depending on what you are taking a picture of, get down to its level. If you want to catch a photo of your cat resting on his cushion, don’t take the photo while you’re standing up. Squat, get on all fours, or lay down so that you can hold your camera at your subject’s eye level. This technique will make for more inviting, personal photos.
This next tip might be a little harder to achieve, especially if you are taking a photo of something or someone that you cannot be the director of. If, for example, you are taking a picture of a ladybug that is standing on something that is comprised of a hundred different colors, people will tend to lose focus of the subject, which is the ladybug in this case, and be distracted by everything else going on in the background. Check your background to see that it is not distracting and won’t take away from the subject and its importance.
This, among other tips, will help you become a better photographer. As always, practice will help cultivate your skill, so start taking pictures!
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Aydan Corkern is a writer, HD enthusiast, and promoter of outdoor antenna andindoor antenna.
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Aydan Corkern is a writer, HD enthusiast, and promoter of outdoor antenna andindoor antenna.
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