1/16/2012

Picture Perfect Memories: Photography Tips

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Are you ready to come up with your own ideas for photography? Do you have any idea of how to start? Do you know what can work for your photographs? If you aren't aware of how you can answer these questions, then use these tips below to start.

Be quick when taking your pictures! If you delay your shot, you might miss the perfect moment or lose your subject entirely. The quicker you can take photos, the better.

Stand close to what you are trying to take a picture of. You can fill the whole field of view with your subject this way. This works really good when taking a photo of other non-living objects like flowers. You can use the zoom on the camera if you are not able to get close enough.

An important factor in photography composition, is framing. Make sure to zoom in on the focus of the picture, and keep distracting elements out of the picture. This can get rid of all the focal points you don't want, and keep clutter out of your photographs.

Help your subjects to prepare ahead by suggesting clothing coordination, particularly with groups and family members. Matched colors aren't mandatory, but clothing colors in the same family or in complimentary tones will greatly enhance your resulting photos. Suggesting warm colors or neutral shades will almost always work and will be especially effective with a natural background. If they are people who want bright colors, let them know to tone it down with other muted tones like black or white.

Try different shutter speeds to create unique effects. For instance, if your subjects are in motion choose a faster shutter speed. This will give you that split second timing that is necessary to capture your moving subject. This is important for moving events, like sports. On the other hand, you can get motion blur if you use a shutter speed which is slow. Taking a picture of a stream or a waterfall can look especially breathtaking using a slow shutter speed.

To capture kids at their best, take a more candid approach and let them play. Children are full of energy, and it's often difficult to co-operate and take a good photograph. You may be surprised at how many good pictures you will capture by letting them play while you take their picture.

You can improve your photography by framing your shots. It doesn't have to be just a metal or a wooden frame, you can use a more natural one as well. If you look hard enough when trying to take a picture, you can use neighboring elements to create "natural frames" for your subject matter. This approach is an easy way to improve your composition.

The camera settings you use are dependent on the kind of photo you're shooting. For example, a moving object will be shot differently than a still object, and the settings need to be properly set. If your camera is set properly, your photographs will be terrific!

Shoot photographs of things that capture your interest. Some things may seem unimportant at the time you shoot the photo, but when you return home, every photograph will help recreate memories and ambiance. Think about taking pictures of stores, coins, bus tickets or street signs for example.

Consider what the photograph you're creating will be used for, prior to taking the shot. Some photos are better shot vertically than horizontally and vice versa. You'll be able to edit the shot when you're done, but getting enough in the photo to play with will mean the difference between a usable photo and a failure.

Learn how to use your camera's focus-lock feature. This setting allows you to lock on items which are off-center, changing the focus of your photograph. You can do this on some cameras by half depressing the shutter with your subject centered and then slowly move until it is in the frame the way you want it. Press down the shutter fully to capture your shot.

Now that you have read this article, you probably have some idea of what you need to do to become more proficient in photography. Implementing new ideas into your process helps to keep your photographs fresh and dynamic. Keep practicing and learning, and in time, your photographs will be works of art.




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