Monday, February 13, 2012

Learn To Take Magnificent Photos Quickly And Easily

By Lawrence Apricot


Are you going into photography for the first time? You probably don't even know where to start. It's no secret that starting to take photos for the first time can be a bit overwhelming. Below are some tips that can help to make learning to properly take photos a bit easier.

One of the best ways for you to learn about photography is to study examples of how to hold your camera and work your subject during photo shoots. In addition, you can talk to someone who has been in photography for a long time to gain valuable insight on your craft.

A great photography trick is to incorporate texture into your photographs. Textures are very interesting to look at because we can imagine what they feel like. You can adjust the focus of your camera to make sure you're able to capture texture in a areas that you want it in.

After you are finished taking pictures, try your hand at editing them. A popular technique for creating interest in a picture is to make an only one-color show. Make the image appear to be black and white, but for a single color or subject. This will create contrast, and draw the eye where you want it.

Pay attention to composition when framing your photograph. The pros use a simple formula called the "rule of thirds", which simply means to mentally divide your image into three sections. It is rarely a good idea to put your main feature in the middle of the composition. Many advise placing your important focal point in the right third portion of your composed shot.

If you are going to take a good photograph consider what is in the back ground. You do not want unnecessary things in the back ground of your photograph such as cars, light poles, etc. A plain back ground is always better and does not take away from the subject.

No matter what, you need to keep taking shots if you want to be a successful photographer. Maybe some of your shots have been harshly criticized or rejected for publication. This has happened to the best photographers out there more than once. You need to keep shooting and stay committed to photography.

As you have seen, photography skills, while various, share many fundamentals. They just vary in terms of your camera, subject, lighting, and external elements. You should do some research to learn some of the tricks of the trade and use common sense, to find what works for each of your photographic situations, so that you can better each shot.




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