5/10/2012

Everything You Need To Know About Amateur Photography

By Dorsey T. Emanus


In the photography world, it is important to take good photos that successfully showcase your subject matter. This is where handy tips and tricks can really give you an edge. Knowledge will make you a better photographer, and word will get around. Follow the advice below to become a taker of stellar photos.

Buying quality equipment is a must if you plan on doing photography for any substantial amount of time. There are professional photographers that like certain expensive name brands, but use the brand that works for you. Don't necessarily pay attention to labels.

Play around with the settings on your camera and create different compositions for your photographs. You do not have to have a unique object to create a distinctive photo. A skilled photographer can take even the most overshot subject and create an image which is creative and jaw-dropping. Experimenting is key, so don't be afraid to do it.

Try new, creative techniques by experimenting with different shutter speeds. It is standard practice to use the fastest possible shutter speed to freeze action, but think of what you could do with a slow shutter speed, such as 1/30. Do you see a person riding a bicycle nearby? The end result will be a sharp cyclist with a background that has some horizontal streaking to express his speed.

Having good skills in photography does not involve a big secret. Experiment with the settings on your camera to see how they affect the photographs. If you have a digital camera, you'll probably end up deleting some of your pictures: you don't have to develop them all if you don't like them. You can take lots and lots of pictures and view your results easily without the expense of purchasing or developing film.

When photographing landscapes, create a sense of depth. Have a person or an object in the foreground to provide an idea of scale for your image. You can increase the overall sharpness of your picture by using a small aperture set appropriately for the type of camera you are using.

These tips have covered some of the important things that you need to be thinking about when taking pictures. You should now be prepared to start practicing your photography skills, and improving the quality of your photos.




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