5/17/2012

Improving Your Photography - Tips To Get Better Pictures!

By Allison Maggie 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. The good news is that photography is certainly a skill that can be learned with a little study and a whole lot of practice. Here are some things you can use to become more knowledgeable about this subject.

When evaluating a potential scene for your photos, see if you can find patterns to make it more interesting. Patterns, especially repeating patterns, make for something interesting to look at in a photograph. Patterns can be used to incorporate interesting angles and beautiful backgrounds into your photographs.

Experiment with the white balance feature manually. Often, incandescent bulbs commonly found in homes and businesses result in a yellow tinge to photographs taken indoors. By changing the white balance feature on your camera this will be reduced and you will notice a whole different quality to your photographs. This should give a much more professional looking appearance to your photographs.

Use a cropping program to make your pictures better. Often you will notice something in the background that can draw attention away from the photo. Maybe your subject looks fantastic, but the photo isn't lined up correctly. Simply fix the issue by cropping the photo.

All photographers would do well to remember that the camera's settings are there for a reason. Be certain that you're using settings properly to capture objects that move quickly. If not, you'll be left with motion blur on your photos. The way to capture action is with a higher ISO setting. This will give you clear shots of your subjects as they move.

If your subject is a human being, the lens should be aligned with the subject's eyes. This makes your photographs more personal and will draw more people to the photo. If you are taking some pictures of kids, crouch down to where they are.

Some situations may have unavoidably bad lighting, such as photos of a landscape. Other times, it can be impossible to find a good lighting location. How can you work around a lack of natural lighting? You might use photo-editing software, like Adobe Photoshop, to adjust contrasting light levels.

Red-eye, while seemingly a tiny flaw, can make a photo appear un-frame worthy. To prevent red eye, do not use the flash unless you have to, and have your subject focus his or her gaze somewhere besides the lens. Some cameras also have a red eye feature.

Come closer to the subject, so you can snap a better photo. Moving in closer allows you to frame your subject, and avoids disruptive backgrounds. If you are shooting a person, getting closer also allows to capture their facial expressions with greater clarity. The intricacy of portraiture can be lost entirely if you keep your distance from the subject.

A photographer is an artist, and as such, they should capture images that send certain messages or illicit specific feelings. When you are taking photographs, composition has a lot of impact, you need to learn how to use proper composition. When a person views a well-composed picture, they can instantly read into it the message that was left by the artist.

This article has outlined tips that can make a great impact on improving photography skills. If you are a first-time photographer, this article should give the confidence to get out there and start shooting. If you are a more seasoned photographer, you pictures will probably improve.




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