5/28/2012

How To Take The Best Photographs NOW!

By Mandy Hannah Sanchez


The field of photography has become more and more accessible, with increased interest and awareness of its potential. However, most people still express apprehension on mastering the techniques involved. It's up to you to take the time to gather as much knowledge as possible, giving yourself the tools you need to take amazing photographs time and time again. The following tips will help you build your knowledge base about this popular hobby.

If you want a subject to appear more powerful, shoot up at them from a low level. If you want your subject to appear weaker, shoot the photo from above. Experiment with these techniques to find out when you should use them.

Use your shutter speeds creatively. Normally people use quick, action speeds, but slow shutters can do many fun things as well. Want to creatively capture the bicyclist riding by? A slow shutter speed allows you to capture the object clearly while the background is horizontally streaked.

Adjust your settings accordingly if you are going to take pictures of a moving subject. Increase your ISO to do this. This will cause your camera's shutter to open and shut faster, enabling you to take clear, crisp shots that would otherwise be blurry.

Figure out what ISO values work best for different shots, or you could end up disappointed. Remember that the higher you turn the ISO, the more you can see, and thus print, grain on your photo. This can be a terrible thing to happen to a shot unless your shot requires the grain.

One thing to pay attention to as a beginning photographer is the white balance, also known as the shade of light you will be capturing. All kinds of light has some color, you need to know what kind of lighting you are taking photos in.

Whether your model is a stranger or loved one, take the time to make them feel at home. Many people feel threatened when a stranger starts photographing them. Be engaging, talk to them and ask for their permission to take their pictures. Let them understand that photography is not a way of invading their privacy, but it is rather an art.

When you are trying to take close-up shots you should use optical zoom instead of digital zoom. Your camera will let you zoom in on the subject; however, you'll experience poorer quality when the zoom is switched from optical to digital zoom. The image quality is significantly worse when you digitally zoom. Check your camera manual to find out how to disable this feature in your particular model.

Remember that images do not always have to be taken with your camera in a horizontal position. You can get some fabulous images when you manipulate the position of the camera in order to take advantage of vertical shots. Use your zoom feature to capture your object correctly.

The above information gives you a good starting point for improving your photography skills, so start implementing these tips, and see what you can accomplish. The more ideas you apply, the better your results will be.




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