Thursday, December 22, 2011

If You Want To Take Better Pictures Then Check Out These Tips!

By Joya Loughney Jerido


Congratulations; this is the very first step to become a great photographer! However, there is so much information that you may not have a clue where or how to start. Here are a few effective, creative tips that will improve your shots as soon as today.

Don't dawdle when taking photographs. If you take a long time to snap the shot, you might miss it. It will change the look of the photograph. The faster you snap pictures, the better chance you have of getting a good one!

A filter is nothing more than a physical extension of the lenses you use. They will attach right onto your lens and can be used for many different things. UV filters are generally the most used type of filter. The rays from sunlight can damage your lens if it does not have a filter on it. It could also protect your lens if you ever drop it.

Digital cameras normally contain a built-in flash, that automatically turns on when the natural light is too low. This flash is great for quick shots, but more professional photographs should use an external component for flash and lighting. Look at your camera and determine whether or not it features a "hot shoe" near the top; this is where the external flash unit attaches to the camera. If your camera can accommodate the external flash, bring it with you to the camera store to find the right model.

Mobile phone cameras are way better than they were five years ago, but lighting remains a problem. You need to make sure your subject is well-lit, as many cell phone cameras don't have a built-in flash. If you can zoom in, it will help to block out sunspots and shadows.

It's important to know how much range your flash will give you when you use it in low light conditions. If you're unaware of the range, your photos can turn out dark. Before you start to take nighttime photos, be sure that you fully understand how your flash operates.

Experimenting with the focus can produce some interesting images. By lowering the f-stop number, you can heighten the focus on your subject while simultaneously blurring the background. This type of photography is great for portraits, because the subject is usually near the camera and is meant to be the main focus. In contrast, increasing your f-stop setting will also increase the field depth and bring all elements of the photograph into focus in a more even manner. This will work well for photographs of landscapes.

By now you should be antsy to start implementing the things you've just learned. Hopefully, these things yield results that work for you. If they aren't working for you, try new things until your skills start improving.




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