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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Be A Better Photographer With These Tips!

By Sharmaine Rolson


Photography is a powerful art and a perfect way to get away from your life. With so much of life only being seen once, being able to capture moments and then view them at a later time is a wonderful tool for reflection. As they always say, pictures are worth a lot of words.

While many believe that white is one of the best colors to wear in photos, it's actually not a good choice. Cameras have an auto-focus setting, which will attempt to read all the shades within the shot from the brightest to the darkest. If your subject has on white, it will contrast with the other shades in the image and wash out when processed.

When photographing nature and landscapes, always be aware of your surroundings. In addition to taking the time to marvel at the beauty of the vista, spend a few more moments ensuring that you are going to leave no signs of your presence behind when you depart. Whenever you find a promising location to take a picture, try and leave it in as good condition as you found it.

Be sure to keep informative notes of the photographs that you take. When you look at the hundreds of pictures you took, it might be hard to remember where you took all of them, or how you felt at that moment. Use a notepad to jot down a few notes about the pictures you take.

Avoid capturing an overcast sky in your photos. When photographing outdoors, remember that overcast skies can make your photos look muted. Black and white photos can work better if shot on overcast days. If the sky outside is a beautiful blue, include it in your photos but watch the light.

Do your own editing for your photos. You have plenty of software options to choose from when it comes to photo-editing programs. Choose software that has a ton of different effects and editing tools available. Be sure to find one that you can learn to use, easily!

Make sure that your camera and camera equipment have cases that protects them whenever they aren't in use. Often times, damaged cameras and equipment is the direct result of not having adequate protection. You can find these cases at any electronics store that sells cameras.

As mentioned earlier in the article, photography is not fully understood by many people. The more they learn though, the more they realize they will enjoy it. Take this article's advice and start practicing with your camera!




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