12/31/2011

Tips On How To Catch The Right Picture

By Francisca Edvalson


You have either made the decision to start photography as a hobby, or you just desire to become a better photographer than you already are. Now's the time! Listed below are just some of the tips that will get you that much closer to your photography aspirations.

Don't just assume you do not need to use a flash outdoors. Strong sunlight can wreak havoc on your images, particularly by casting shadows across the faces of your subjects. If your camera has a "fill flash" option, then use it when taking pictures in bright sunlight. This will get into all of the deep folds in the face.

Be sure to get a tripod to get the best and most focused photos possible. The good thing about tripods is that they steady your camera when you are taking a photo. This will help if you are snapping shots far away or with low light. A tripod is also invaluable for self-portraits and timed photography.

A dSLR is required for all serious photographers. This is the digital version of the venerable single-lens reflex instrument, the professional tool that shows you exactly what the camera sees as it takes a picture. If you want the largest image sensor, as well as the most highly detailed images, choose a full-frame DSLR.

Experiment with perspectives, scale, and expressions in your photographs. Take the simplest of objects, and place it in an unusual place for an amusing photo, or play with the perspective of the picture to make the object seem much larger than it really is. Take everyday objects out of the mundane by composing them in your shots in an unusual way.

Take the white balance into your own hands. It is generally an automatic setting on your camera, but it should be adjusted manually if you want to have total control of the picture. You can easily remove the yellowish tint that is so prevalent when shooting in artificial lighting, and thus control the overall effect of your images.

When shooting pictures on an overcast day, avoid capturing the sky in the image. Including too much of a gray sky will make your pictures appear muted and washed-out. If you have to shoot with an overcast sky, use black and white methods of photography. If it is a nice day outside, put as much of the blue sky in your pictures as you would like, but be careful with the lighting.

Using what you just read, you will be a lot more prepared to take photographs. If you thought your pictures were good before, wait until you see what you're really capable of! The tips we have provided will help to improve the level of skill that you already have, and teach you a few new tricks to make photography even more fun.




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