Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Simple Advice On How To Take Better Photos

By Augustus Mays


Photography can be a beautiful art form. No really, it can be. In terms of taking better photos and showing some skill in the application of various techniques to make your photos stand out, it is truly a beautiful thing. To start learning some basics as to how to make this work for you, refer to the tips below.

Photograph your subject in an environment where they belong. You are sure to find that people are far more comfortable being photographed in their comfort zones and would look stiff and uncomfortable if you were to try to force them into a studio setting. Let the kids play and capture the photos when they are actually happy.

A great photography tip is to bring your camera with you wherever you go. You never know when an awesome opportunity might present itself. If you don't have your camera during these moments you'll definitely regret it later. Always try to bring your camera wherever you go.

Pay attention to the symmetry in your pictures. A picture that is supposed to be symmetrical and isn't will appear much worse than if it were and frustrate your viewers. Make sure you're standing in the dead center of a symmetrical object if you are trying to create a symmetrical composition.

If possible, avoid using the flash that you find on most cameras nowadays. It tends to give the subject 'red eye', and it removes a lot of the shadow that can create depth in a picture. If you have to use a flash, such as an indoor nighttime shot, keep your subject away from walls. This way you won't end up with an ugly black shadow that resembles an outline.

A good photography tip is to realize that you're not always in control. Trying to be in control of everything can be extremely frustrating, especially when there are variables involved that are simply out of your control. Try to just relax and enjoy the act of taking photographs.

Get some inspiration from looking at other photographer's photos. You are sure to learn a good bit about how to capture the kinds of photos that you wish for. This does not give you the go ahead to copy their work, but you sure can learn a lot from it.

Filters that you should consider investing in include; the polarizing filter to decrease the amount of reflections, the colorizing filters for an added richness in different colors, and the IR filter to shoot in the dark. Many filtering effects can now be added after the photo is taken with photo editing software.

So, now do you see why photography is such a beautiful art form? Discovering your own abilities and improving upon them to make make and take better shots is indeed a thing of great skill. The tips above should have created a good foundation for you to build upon and find your own photographic "muse."




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