4/27/2012

Learn To Take Magnificent Photos Quickly And Easily

By Mandy Hannah Sanchez


Knowing how to take really good photographs is a life skill that many people aspire to, but some may wonder if they really have the aptitude to learn the proper techniques. Arm yourself with knowledge on the subject, and be prepared to apply it in your own photographic forays. These tips can help you gain the knowledge you need.

Try creating a silhouette in your photo. A number of methods exist that can be used in silhouette creation, but a lot of photographers just use sunsets. To create a silhouette, you just need to ensure that your background is much brighter than your subject. Having a beautiful silhouette can be as simple as positioning the flash away from the camera, behind the subject you are photographing. A bright light outside a window can also produce similar results. However, keep in mind that occasionally, a face or body outline could highlight a bad feature of your subject.

Don't fall into the habit of taking all of your photographs with the camera in its standard horizontal position. Try turning the camera to take a shot from a vertical angle, and see what a dramatic difference it can make in your photographs. Use your zoom feature to capture your object correctly.

When you are taking photos of moving objects, use settings that will show the subject clearly and blur the background. Increase your ISO to make sure everything works properly. This feature allows you to take clear pictures of moving subjects.

Move in closer to your subject to take a better picture. Doing this lets you get your subject in frame, and prevents any interference from the background. This is especially important if you are photographing a subject for a portrait, as it makes it easier for you to focus your lens on facial expressions. Small details such as the unique colors in your model's eyes, or an adorable dimple are often lost when you are too far away.

You shouldn't neglect the foreground as many novice photographers do. Great foregrounds help to show depth in a photograph and can really make for a beautiful shot.

Be careful of using digital zoom features rather than optical zoom when getting close-up shots. Cameras will usually let you zoom closer and closer optically until the digital zoom takes over. The problem is that this compromises the overall picture quality. When digital zoom kicks in, the camera interpolates pixels to fill in the image, so the picture won't be as sharp. You can find out how specifically to disable your camera from doing this by consulting your owner's manual.

The art of photography cannot be rushed. A quick shot may end up being a poor shot. Sometimes you need to practice patience and wait a long time for the right shot, or take many photographs to get just one really good shot. If you try to force it to come on your schedule, you will find that you have a blurred and very disappointing picture.

Look at everyday things in a new way. Use your camera to elevate items you see and use around the house. Use your camera settings to add interest and edge to everything, from your silverware to your shoes. How unique your photo turns out is completely in your control. Give yourself a challenge to make it interesting.

You can take your photography from being a past time to a form of art. Use the tips contained in this article to be a better photographer and make pictures that you can show off. The above advice should provide you with a fresh perspective to approach your photography with.




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