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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Great Ways To Improve Your Photography Skills

By Andre Melliere Caltagirone


If you have never been involved with photography, at first it can be very confusing. Those who are new to photography may not know where to begin with regards to technique. These tips can help you get started in taking quality photos.

A good photography tip is to realize that you're not always in control. Trying to be in control of everything can be extremely frustrating, especially when there are variables involved that are simply out of your control. Try to just relax and enjoy the act of taking photographs.

To get clearer pictures, get a tripod. If you plan on taking nature photography or still pictures that require for you to wait for photo opportunities, a tripod will help you get better pictures by eliminating any movement of the camera. A tripod will help hold the camera still and provide a sharp shot.

Do not forget to take pictures of yourself. You can still compose the background and choose how you want to use light and colors. Give instructions to a friend and look at the preview before you go pause. These pictures will be nice memories when you look back at them.

To create photographic images that resemble paintings, try having your photos printed onto matte or semi-gloss papers, then painting them by hand with photographic oils or pastels. These items can be picked up at most art supply stores and many camera shops. The most popular paints are made by Marshall's and are created specifically for use on photographs.

Invest in small, high-speed memory cards instead of one that will hold a lot. It will help you protect the photos that you have taken if something should happen to make your card fail. Do not wait too long to back up the images to a hard disk to avoid losing everything.

An important tip to consider with photography is that you want to make sure you know how to properly hold a camera. This is important because without proper holding procedures, you are not getting the most stable image possible. Keep your arms close to your body and you should be supporting your lens with your non-dominant hand.

When taking photos of large structures or natural features, include people in the shot for scale. It may be difficult for those looking at your photos out of context to appreciate the size of a subject without a more familiar subject upon which to anchor their interpretations of relative size.

Flowers are a very great and beautiful thing to take photographs of no matter where you are. There are so many different types of flowers, and so many different ways to bring out their beauty in a photograph. Despite all of that, try to avoid taking photos of flowers when it is windy outside. Now that you have a good idea of what it is you need to do to succeed more in photography you should start trying your best to try what you learned. The things in this article can only serve to help you if you apply your new found knowledge. Don't be shy and get out there and take some pictures.




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