Friday, February 10, 2012

Photography Is An Art Form That Requires Practice And Dedication

By Muccio V Worrisome


Photography is an artistic pursuit, and a great hobby to relieve stress. If you find that photographs fascinate and compel you, you can use this to build upon a wonderful and fulfilling new hobby. We all know that photographs and paintings express messages on many levels.

Shutter speeds can give different effects when varied. For moving objects, a quick shutter speed allows you to get the picture at the moment you want without any motion blur. This is particularly useful when you are taking pictures of a sporting event. On the other hand, the motion blur created by a slow shutter can be used to your advantage. Waterfalls and streams make exquisite photographs when this method is used.

Shutter speeds can give different effects when varied. As you try to capture subjects in motion, opt for a faster shutter speed. This eliminates blurring and distortion, and allows for quicker responses. This is particularly useful when you are taking pictures of a sporting event. Also, if you wish to have the motion blur effect you can choose a slower shutter speed. Streams and waterfalls are especially stunning when photographed with this method.

Taking great photos of food can be problematic. Not only does food never smile for the camera, but it can also move around and it usually won't look ready to eat by the end of your photo shoot. Because of this, you should get the other things in the shot prepared first, like silverware, napkins and glassware. Ensure that the lighting is right for the shot, and you'll be ready to set up your food and get your photograph!

You can play with different colors and angles as well as utilizing the different features your camera offers. An original object is something that is not required to take a great looking picture. As a photographer, you know you have talent when you can take pictures of familiar objects and make them look interesting and unusual. Experiment with your photos until you discover your personal style.

You need to know when you should and shouldn't use the flash that is on your camera. Do not simply turn on the flash and forget about it. Too much light can ruin a great shot. At other times, low light makes a flash necessary. So don't forget to use it when you need it.

Always keep your batteries charged; you have to be ready at all times to take the perfect shot. You should always load your digital camera with fully-charged batteries, because it can be a real energy hog, especially when you use the LCD screen. If you are really serious about photography, then you might even want to carry extra batteries in your camera bag, so you never miss anything good.

Choose carefully what will show in your photograph. A great photo will be like you are looking at your object through a little window. Don't try and show too much within each picture. To move beyond the small focus of just one picture, try taking a series of photos on the same subject. This is better than one overly general photo.

Try to take your photographs quickly. If you hesitate or wait too long, the moment you want to capture may pass, so you need to be prepared to shoot your photographs completely in the moment. You can easily miss a special moment in time when animals get antsy, and smiles wear thin on your subjects. Don't risk missing a great shot because you're worried about getting all the settings on your camera correct.

Most often, your subject looks directly into the camera lens. For striking photographs, have your subject focus their eyes on something off-camera. It can also work well for them to focus on something that is in the picture.

There is a feature on the camera called white balance, manually play around with it. When taking shots inside, you generally have a yellow cast due to the light bulbs. 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 will definitely provide your pictures with a professional appearance.

For a creative touch, experiment with the focus. The f-stop numbers control how wide open the aperture of your camera is when taking a picture. This in turn affects the depth of field. Smaller f-stop numbers mean that your depth of field is shallow, and you can focus on your subject while the background is blurry. This is a good photograph style to use for portrait images, as the subject is usually close to the lens. If you want everything in the composition to be in focus, use a larger f-stop. Larger f-stop numbers are ideal for landscape photography.

Although taking pictures might not be everyone's cup of tea, almost anyone enjoys a good picture. It is a great opportunity to create memories and share them. Photography can be both inspiring and engaging as a hobby. You may find that sharing photos with others is a wonderful stress reliever and allows you to notice the little things in life.




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