Thursday, May 10, 2012

How To Take Professional Quality Photos Without Extensive Training

By Cyrus Caleb Sanchez


The intricacies involved with photography can be confusing to some people. There is an abundance of information available about photography, and it can be difficult to go through it all for the right information. You will find out some things you didn't know about photography.

If you're trying to take the best possible picture, get close to the subject you're photographing. Getting close allows you to avoid distracting backgrounds, and nicely frame your subject. It lets you zero in on facial expressions, important considerations for any photographer taking a portrait. Small details such as the unique colors in your model's eyes, or an adorable dimple are often lost when you are too far away.

A good photograph needs a great subject. If you don't have the perfect subject, then the quality of your equipment, or the amount of your composure skills won't amount to much. Look for inspiration in objects, or choose a model that is comfortable with you.

Whenever you are in charge of taking photos for an event or celebration, draft a list of shots that you or the attendees would like to capture ahead of time. This is a great way to keep the event flowing smoothly.

When you are shooting in environments that do not have much lighting, it is vital to the outcome of your photos to lower the f/stop setting, also known as aperture. The reason this is important is because the aperture is widened, which permits more light to enter the photo when you capture your subject.

Try to avoid cameras that use removable lithium batteries, especially for travel purposes. Most airlines do not allow you to travel with extra batteries in your luggage for safety reasons. However, it is fine to carry on board when they are already contained inside of your camera.

Red eye is a minor detail but it can really ruin an otherwise noteworthy picture. Red eye is the result of using flash, so turn off the flash feature if you don't need it. If the use of flash is required, try to have your subjects avoid looking directly into the camera lens. There are some cameras that contain a red-eye feature.

Take down notes when you're shooting pictures. If you have hundreds of photographs, you probably won't be able to remember where or when you took them all or how you were feeling at the time. Use a notepad to record brief descriptions of shots as you take them and note each picture's number next to its description.

In most portrait photos, the subject's eyes look directly into the camera. Ask subjects to focus on something other than the camera. This will create a unique look. Another great idea is to have the subject focus on someone or something within the frame.

Snap the picture quickly. You never know when that "perfect" moment can disappear, so be prepared to get it at any moment. If your subject is alive, such as an animal or person, it might move out of shot or change its facial expression while you are fooling around with your camera settings, and then you won't be able to capture the moment you wanted. While camera settings are important, you should never lose a shot trying to get a camera set just so.

Next, it's time to pack your camera and venture out to a place where you can experiment with these ideas. Before you realize it, your picture's quality will increase!




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