Saturday, June 11, 2011

Five Tips For Digital Photography Beginners

By Erin Song


Are you already so good at your photography craft that "red-eye" syndrome is a thing of the past? Do you get that feeling sometimes that you could have had one heck of a shot but somehow choked when taking the photo? Don't worry if you have, because even the best photographers mess up sometimes.

Here are five tips to help you move from beginner to master of digital photography, whether you're using your cell phone or a point-and-shoot camera to snap shots.

Composing Your Photo

Digital photography is, in many ways, an art form, which means composition means everything. Put something in the frame. For instance, if you shoot a photo of the clear blue sky above and nothing else, this creates a tacky effect that may even be boring in the end. Or how about trying a vertical shot if horizontal doesn't work - it just might have a more forceful impact than the horizontal photos you were taking earlier.

Yet another option would be to take a photo of your subject sideways, instead of having it centered.

Taking Close Up Shots To The Extreme

Your digital camera has a "macro mode" - think of it as a super magnifying glass. For a touch of the unorthodox and innovative, the macro mode feature can bring your subjects even closer and make hitherto unseen textures have added prominence. And when you're doing something different, you are usually doing something good - use the macro mode feature and feel free to try different settings of it.

Using A Tripod

Digital cameras are prone to blurry photographs if your hands shake even a little bit. Several companies manufacture light, portable, inexpensive versions. This is one of the digital photography tips that could really save you some time at the end of the day.

Be Proactive

Now may be the time to "get crazy" - take shots standing on top of a see-saw, a boat, or even while standing upside down, with one hand on the ground and the other on your camera! Thinking outside the box can really pay off in unexpected ways. You will truly get once in a lifetime shots by adding a bit of creativity to your thinking.

Take a Class

Are you still hungry for digital photography tips? There's nothing like practice to improve your photography - except practice plus experience gained by learning from a pro. You can find photography classes online, at your local recreation centers, and community colleges.

Becoming an expert at digital photography takes time; you won't become a professional photographer in your first week. It's all about going for what is out of the ordinary rather than merely what is tried and tested (though the latter does work a lot), and you'll be on your way to becoming one of the best in your craft.




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