12/25/2011

Photography As A Hobby or Career

By Sasha Bradham Filkins


Photography can be a great art form and a great way to get rid of the stress in your life. If you love taking pictures or even, looking at great photography, you can also find pause in every day things that many may not ever see again. Like they always say, a picture is worth a thousand words.

When taking a photograph, take one shot, then move in closer to the desired subject and take a second shot. You want the subject of the photograph to be the majority of the frame. Taking the second shot ensures that you get the better shot from one of the two, whether you were close enough initially or not.

Pay attention to your background. Your main focus should be on your object, but you should use the background to support it. Avoid any unnecessary distractions and clean your background to report the attention on your object. Play with lines and perspective in your background to compliment the shape of your object.

Play with the shutter speed setting to get shots of both slow and fast-moving subjects. Slow shutter speeds are great for objects that move very slowly, such as streams. Fast shutter speeds, on the other hand, allow you to get a clear shot of a subject that is moving very quickly, such as a race car.

If you are taking pictures for anything from your family vacation to a friend's wedding, keep the rule of thirds in mind. Imagine that your viewfinder is divided into thirds by vertical and horizontal lines. Position your subject where these lines intersect rather than in the center of your photo, and you instantly create an interesting photo.

Pay attention to natural lighting! When taking outside photos, try to pick a time of day when the sun is low in the sky: either early morning or late afternoon. When the sun is at its highest, it can cast unwanted shadows, and your subject could end up squinting due to the strong light.

When you are in a situation where you will want to take some photos in low light, it is important that you increase the shutter speed on your camera. By doing this, it will help prevent your pictures from getting a blurry look. If you have a camera with a wide angle lens, you might not have to use too fast of a speed.

In conclusion, you want to be able to maximize your camera's potential, especially, because of the amount of money you have already put into it. There is a lot you can do right and a lot you can do wrong with photography. Follow the tips provided and you should be happy with your results.




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