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15 Tips On Taking Better Digital Photos
Author: Ryan Oylear
Article:
Ever returned home from a day out or holiday to find your photos
are a real disappointment? You thought you had done everything
right but you left with a collection of red eyed, unclear blurs.
Well, have a look at our 15 top tips of digital photography
below and we might have the answer to your problem!
1. Know your camera- It may seem obvious, but so many
people end up disappointed with the quality of their snaps
because they don't fully realize their camera's potential. Even
if you only use your camera once every family get together, it's
vitally important to appreciate your camera's capabilities and
limitations. Don't just presume that the little dial with the
funny symbols on is for professionals- this control the camera's
mode and is the gateway to great pictures. Remember, the camera
manufacturer is not out to confuse you, so if there is a setting
symbolized by a group of people, that's probably the setting you
need when photographing your friends! Develop a good
relationship with your camera's manual- if you've lost it you
will most likely be able to download it off the internet. If you
know your camera inside out, you will know a drastic improvement
in your picture quality.
2. The more the merrier- It is often a common conception
amongst budding photographers that to get that one perfect shot,
you need to take one perfect image. Well, 5 minutes in the
company of any professional photographer will prove this theory
wrong straight away. You don't necessarily have to be taking 40
frames every 10 seconds like you may see in a supermodel shoot,
but the more shots of the same image that you take the higher
your chances of finding 'the one' are. So don't be afraid to go
trigger happy with your camera!
3. Keep on your toes- Just because your camera has up to
date digital zoom, doesn't mean you have to use it every time!
For better shots, your best option is to move closer yourself.
Get right up close with your target- this way your photos will
have a much more real life feel to them, and it enables you to
really capture the mood of the image. Instead of photographing a
field of plants, try and focus on one individual flower. This
will enhance your photos' imaging quality immediately.
4. Steady as a rock- Use both hand when taking your
photos to make sure your camera is held steady. There is nothing
worse than lining up that perfect shop, then realizing when you
upload your photos at home that you were shaking like a leaf!
Although one-handed shots may look professional to the outsider
when you're taking them, they rarely transfer as well onto your
mantelpiece. Keep you hands as firm and still as possible and
your pictures will improve straight away!
5. Time is of the essence- Taking a photo is not like a
western gun draw- don't draw the camera and shoot straight away!
The best way to find those perfect images is to take time in
your photography- this could me a matter of an extra five
seconds, but is the fine line between a good shot and an
excellent one. Take a second to make sure the basics are in
place to make sure your shot is as good as it can be, camera
held firm and straight, finger not covering the lens etc. I may
seem elementary now, but that extra few seconds will prevent the
most frustrating and avoidable mistakes from occurring.
6. Stuck in the middle- How may time will you tell your
children to move inwards, to make sure that they're all in the
middle of the shot? And how many times have they sulked because
they were bored of waiting for you to take their photo? Well,
bad news, they're right! Off-centre photos combine aspects of
the background with the main focus in the foreground, providing
each individual photo with a feeling originality. Off centre
snaps are the easiest way to break the monotony of the typical
photo foreground-background scenario.
7. Anticipate- As you most probably know, on most digital
cameras there is a small time delay between holding down the
button to take your shot and the actual saving of the image.
Therefore, it is vital that you take care when you are taking
photos of an object in motion- anticipate where your object will
be in a few seconds time. If you bear this in mind when taking
your shot, then your results will be significantly better.
8. Viewfinder- A quick tip on battery saving- use the
natural viewfinder as opposed to the camera's LCD screen where
possible. As well as allowing you to apply your own feel to the
scene you're photographing, it's a handy was of limiting how
many batteries that your camera consumes. Because it will go
through a lot. Fast.
9. Light up your life- Reluctance to turn on the flash is
good. If there's natural light available, use it. Station your
muse by a window or an open door- natural light will provide you
with a better feel for the ambience of the scene. Flash is very
limited so use nature as much as possible! Your chances of red
eye spoiling your photos are also dramatically decreased by
turning the flash off.
10. High's the limit- Set your camera to the highest
resolution possible when you take your pictures. This maximizes
your photos' printing and enlarging capabilities. If you want to
make your photo smaller at all e.g. for sending via email, a
larger image can always be resized. However, this doesn't happen
in the reverse! So for
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resolution is a must, every time.
11. Size matters- It is more than likely than the memory
card supplied with your camera is simply not big enough for all
your photos, and a great photo not saving because of a full
memory card is something that infuriates photographers all over
the world. To prevent this, don't be afraid to invest in a big
memory card- it may seem expensive at first but in the long run
is more than worth it to make sure all your pictures are stored
and safe.
12. Save that battery!- Although it may be polite to show
each and every member the photos of the day out individually, it
will burn a hole in the pocket as you camera eats through more
and more batteries. The 'play mode' on most digital cameras
really does run the battery down so be patient- you can look at
all your pictures in the comfort of your living room later on!
13. Picture perfect- Think that editing your photos is
exclusive to professionals? Well, you're wrong. Both Mac and PC
come with basic software to enable easy photography editing such
as red eye removal and image sharpening. There is also a large
spectrum of software which allows more advanced editing, such as
Photoshop, which are all downloadable off the internet. Those
ten minutes at home afterwards provide the fun of admiring your
day's work as well as allowing you to improve it!
14. Keep it clean- The lens of camera is the door to a
whole world of photography and imagery. So every time you let
your kids 'have a go' on the camera, the lens is covered ever so
slightly more with fingerprints, grubby marks etc. The answer? A
simple lens cleaning kit guarantees much clearer pictures,
without you having to hide your camera from your children!
15. Be ruthless- if your photo isn't what you want, then
don't hang around - hit the delete button straight away! Storing
unwanted photos fills up your memory card far too quickly and
makes your after editing process much more laborious.
Many of you will have your own tricks of the trade, but by
taking these fifteen points into account you will definitely see
an improvement in you photography!
About the author:
Ryan Oylear has been an expert in the business industry for over
twenty five years. He now specialises in helping startup small
businesses discover ways to save money and to stretch their
budgets. Ryan Oylear wants to share the benefits of purchasing
ink and toner cartridges printers, which can save money for your business
in the long run.
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