Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Take Pictures Like A Professional With These Photography Tips

By Brett Finn Sanchez


Are you ready to come up with your own ideas for photography? Unsure of how to start? Do you have any idea as to what can work for the shots you take? If you aren't sure or haven't got any idea about how to answer those questions, then read on for some great tips that will get you started.

If you want to have a lifelong hobby of photography, you need to find brands and types of equipment that work very well for you. Many people who pursue photography as a career like to use name brands, but you should also remember that there are other manufacturers whose products can work really well.

You may be tempted to take low-res photos in order to save space on your storage media, but low-res photos look really bad when you print them. Only use the low settings if you know for a fact that the only place you are going to look at them is on your computer.

You should think about a particular concept you are aiming for prior to shooting. Take a minute to plan out your shot by analyzing lighting, the background, your focal point, colors, the subject matter and the overall composition you want to see. Photography is art, and the skillful execution of a well crafted plan will show. If you approach it in this manner, you will be encouraged when you see better results.

Before taking a shot of your subject, take a quick look around for any eye-catching patterns, either natural or artificial. Patterns, particularly when they repeat, make for interesting focal points in your photos. Sometimes, you can even integrate the pattern into your shot, either by taking it at a new angle or perspective, adding a dynamic element.

You MUST have a professional quality camera to take professional quality photographs. For a quality result, check into buying a dSLR camera. This is what the professionals use, and if you desire quality pictures you will need to do what they do.

Take unique pictures that are interesting to you and that you think would be highly interesting to others. When you take photographs, you should be working to develop your own personal style. You want to show the photographed item through your point of view. Try your best to not take stereotypical pictures; you want to be as unique as you can. Lay on the ground to capture something above you, or shoot down from a balcony. Express your creativity through your photographs.

Play with shutter speeds for interesting effects. If you want to capture something on the move, using a low f value will shorten the exposure time, which eliminates motion blur. This can be especially important if you're photographing sporting events, concerts, or a group of animals in the wild. Using a slower shutter speed can give you the effect of a motion blur in your photograph. You can photograph streams and waterfalls using this setting.

Overcast skies should not be included in the composition of a picture. When photographing outdoors, remember that overcast skies can make your photos look muted. If you really want or need a shot in overcast conditions, try a black and white picture to maximize contrast and improve the overall picture. However, if it is a cloudless day, feel free to include as much of the sky as you desire.

If you are starting off on your travels, take your first shots as soon as you depart. Once you get to your location, you can find some good places to take photos, but you should take some original shots as well. Use your entire journey as a way to document your trip through pictures.

After reading through this article, you ought to be a bit excited to start experimenting and trying new things. Hopefully, all of this will also work out for you. If it doesn't, keep trying until you find something you are happy with.




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