Monday, July 30, 2012

Great Advice On How To Get Great Looking Photos

By Augustus Mays


Taking great pictures has never been easier than it is nowadays because of digital cameras. Make sure you follow the advice in this article, so that you can make average shots look professional. Many tricks can be applied in just seconds, when you know how, leaving people wonder how come you take such great pictures all the time!

When taking a picture, you do not always have to place your objects directly in the center of the photo. Having them off to one side will create a more artistic touch. Since many cameras will automatically focus on what ever is in the middle, you will need to adjust this accordingly.

When taking a photo, try to use any kind of lighting other than your camera's flash. The flash creates unnatural photos and dark spots in a picture. If you absolutely need to use the flash, tape a small piece of white paper over the flash. This will diffuse the light, making for softer, more natural lighting in the photos.

The best way to ruin a photograph is to move the camera while shooting. Keep your camera steady, and give it some support when pressing the shutter button. When talking with professionals, they will tell you to always use a tripod. Sometimes a tripod is just not a practical solution. Use whatever is available like propping the camera against a wall or on top of a fence to take a great shot.

Make sure the background you choose complements the subject of the photo. If you take a photo of a model against a busy background, the viewer's attention is going to be drawn to the background rather than the clothes. As a general rule, simple backgrounds with colors that contrast with those of the subject are ideal.

When taking a picture outside, try to do so either in the morning or before the sun sets. This is because the sky is not as high in the sky during these times, so the subject of your picture will not have as much of a shadow as it would during the midday hours.

Use manual white balance to spice up your photos. It is possible to let the camera decide the proper white balance for a given environment, but sometimes the camera will get it wrong and the photo will look washed out. Using a manual white balance also allows you to take artsy photos with sepia tones, for instance.

Be creative and unique with your subjects. You don't want to take the same old photo every other photographer has done. Look for unique shots that people haven't seen before. Choose interesting subjects that aren't going to bore anyone who sees them. If you want to make a name for yourself, this is essential.

Using the tricks and tips in this article can help you with your photography. Just because you have a digital camera does not mean you will automatically take great shots. Use these tips before you upload your photographs or have them printed, and get ready for the compliments from friends and family, on what a great job you do!




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