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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Do You Want To Take Better Pictures? Check Out These Ideas!

By Leta Amboise


Maybe you have made the decision to become a photographer or you simply want to improve the quality of your photos. What a great idea! Listed below are just some of the tips that will get you that much closer to your photography aspirations.

You might think that when you take a photo outside in the daylight you don't need a flash, but you should think again. Strong sunlight can wreak havoc on your images, particularly by casting shadows across the faces of your subjects. This can be solved simply by tinkering around with the fill flash settings on most cameras. This will help the light reach all areas of your face.

Learn composition and that less is much more with photographs. Avoid cluttering the composition of your shots with unnecessary elements. Keeping things simple in your photos is what catches your viewer's attention, simplicity often creates a big punch!

When you are going through your photographs and picking the ones that you want to show to others, be sure to pick the cream of the crop. Do not display all of your photos or ones of the same things over and over. Those viewing your photos are sure to quickly bore from seeing the same subject repeatedly. Keep your photo displays fresh and interesting, and show off a variety of aspects of your creative photography talents.

Try to create a type of silhouette. It is most common to use the sunset when creating a silhouette, though there are many other methods to try. If your background is brighter than your subject, you could see a silhouette. By using an off camera flash behind the subject, or by positioning the subject in front of a bright window, you will be able to create a perfect silhouette. Occasionally, this type of shot might have a face or body outline that is less than flattering.

Field depth is a critical feature when shooting landscapes. Shooting a person in front of the landscape will provide perspective and scale to your picture. When you set your camera with a small aperture, no more than f/8 and no more than f/16, you will get a clearer picture.

Everyone can take in a good picture, even someone who does not like photography. By becoming a photographer, you can present memorable scenes to the world that might otherwise have gone unnoticed. Photography can provide a fun and exciting creative outlet. Taking pictures that others can enjoy, as mentioned earlier, can help make your life more stress-free and enjoyable.




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