Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Be A Better Photographer With These Tips!

By Lawrence Apricot


If you're finding that a lot of your pictures are coming out with the same kind of style and lacking something that you can't quite put your finger on, try trying something new. There are an infinite number of ways to get a good shot on any one item or place. In this article, we'll supply you with a few suggestions that can help change the kind of images you end up with.

If you are having difficulty holding your camera straight, purchase a tripod. A tripod will go a long way in helping to keep your camera in place, so you can focus on other variables other than balance. Tripods work great if you are in the wilderness or on an uneven terrain.

Learn about composition rules. Practice and experiment with these rules to create unique pictures. For instance, organizing a picture around diagonal lines gives an impression of depth. You can also play with colors and gradual nuances to give an impression of movement to a picture. Do not follow the rules blindly, but learn when to use them.

Try to plan out what kind of shots you want ahead of time. Brainstorming about what shots you want, can make it much easier to shoot because you'll already have an idea in your head. It makes shooting feel more fluid and fun.

Give your subject something to look at to avoid direct eye contact with the lens. You are sure to get more natural looking photos if you do not have them looking directly into the lens. Have them focus on something behind you or looking to one side or the other.

Try bracketing the exposure on your camera when you are in the middle of shooting landscapes to help get more lighting. You need to shoot, then you need to stop up, and then you need to stop down from the first shot. There are some cameras that allow automatic bracketing of three shots.

Like previously stated, be aware of the setting on your camera and what you have it on for certain subject matter and lighting conditions. Once again, pay special attention to the ISO of your camera.When shooting in low light, increase the ISO on your camera to keep the shot sharp.

The best part about photography, as stated in the beginning, is the enjoyment, it brings to people. The photographer enjoys taking pictures and others around him can enjoy the results of their passion. By taking pointers from this article, you may find ways that can bring new areas of focus to you in your pursuit of photography.




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