Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Easy Ways To Become A Better Photographer

By Allison Maggie Sanchez


Are you interested in making a common pastime a serious artistic endeavor? Learn how to make your photos go from mundane to fabulous by using the tips below. The following article will give advice on the basics, such as the proper way to develop pictures, as well as getting the perfect shot.

When you have your shot lined up and it is time to hit the shutter button, stop breathing for a moment and don't move a muscle. You could ruin your shot by accidentally moving. Take a second right before you are going to hit the shutter button, don't breath and take a straight shot.

A lot of people think beautiful, sunny days are good pictures, but direct sunlight can actually harm a photo sometimes. It casts strange shadows and creates glare, also causing uneven highlights; not only that, but subjects squint when looking at the camera. If you can, only shoot outdoors in the early hours of the morning or during late evening hours.

There are many free or low-priced photo editing programs that can be used to touch up or enhance your photos. Even professional photographers improve their pictures digitally. It is easy to make red eyes disappear and to play with brightness and colors to give a different atmosphere to your picture. Oftentimes a photograph can change from being "so so" to "oh my goodness"! with a few minor touch ups.

Your camera can serve as a great tool for when you are taking shots. Use a shallower depth of field to blur the background and focus attention on the subject of the photograph.

When trying to compose your photos artistically, less really is more. Cluttering your shots with too many elements is unnecessary. There is something special about keeping your photographs simple.

If you are intrigued by the nostalgic quality of photography captured by traditional film, consider picking up a manual camera from your local thrift shop. You can use ISO 200 black-and-white film to get a great balance between versatility and dramatic results. When you develop the pictures, consider using old fashioned papers as well. Fiber-based papers are good.

Some good advice is to be sure to actively search out other photographers, and look at their work for inspiration. You will stimulate your creativity and reach out for new ways a moment can be captured by seeing some of the methods other photographers have used.

In order for your photography skills to get better, you need to practice more. Digital photography has brought many new options to photographers who previously might have been unwilling to give it a shot. This will give you the freedom to take as many pictures as you want without worrying about how much it is going to cost to develop and print all your pictures.

Learning how to correctly use your camera and take the most impressive photographs is important when it comes to taking the best photographs you can. Practice adjusting your light and focus to obtain the look you desire for your photos.




About the Author:



0 comments:

Post a Comment