12/23/2011

The Basics When It Comes To Photography

By Shelly Leclare Hockman


Do you think that you are capable of taking wonderful photos? Is learning how to become a better photographer something you think about? If you are prepared to take your photography abilities to the next level, this is the place to do it. This article contains advice on how you can do better at photography.

Look to get inspired by ordinary items. Take some creative shots using some objects you can find in everyday situations. Take shots of a sink or a trash can, for instance, and experiment with how the shot is composed. Your imagination is your only limit. Try something outside of your comfort zone and you could be surprised at the results.

Use manual white balance when taking your pictures. This dramatically affects the mood of your picture and gives you control over how your photographs look. You may have to experiment a bit when you're first learning how to manually adjust the white balance, but you'll soon see how inventive and resourceful you can be with your photography when using this technique.

Be sure to find a subject who is interesting and compelling. You always need good subjects, it doesn't matter how talented you are or how good your gear is. Look for inspirational people, places and things, or enlist the help of a model who will pose for you.

When it comes to photography, framing is key. Make sure to not have distracting background items, but zoom in on your major focal point. This can keep your pictures from feeling cluttered, busy, and distracting to the eye.

Try various angles to help make your photos more unique. Taking a straight, head-on photo of a subject can be effective, but the alternatives available are nearly endless. Try looking at things from above, or look at them from below. Try composing a shot on the diagonal or from the side to make it more interesting.

Do you now feel more comfortable with developing your own photography style? Can you figure out where to start? Do you have a better idea how to create better shots? After reading this article, the answer to all of these questions should be "Yes!".




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