Saturday, March 24, 2012

Sensible Pointers On Good Photography

By Colin Gauntlet-Hayes


A lot of people see a gorgeous photograph and wonder if they would be able to create the same kind of image with their own camera using what they see in their every day life. There are a lot of tips and suggestions that are out there that can help you recreate any of your favorite images. Here are a few of them!

Make use of panning for some great and interesting shots. This means following the image with your camera. When applied correctly to your shooting conditions, you will end up with sharp details on your subject matter. You will also end up with a motion blur on everything else, making for a great shot.

Be selective about the elements that you include in your photo. Go ahead and remove anything from the picture that doesn't belong there or makes the frame seem unbalanced. Use panning shots that keep your subject in focus but blur the background if you can't remove all unwanted distractions from your shot.

If you want to take your photography to the next level, then you need to think outside of the box. A good photograph is one you and others enjoy looking at. People enjoy interesting and unique things, so keep this in mind when you are out and about with your camera.

If you are serious about advancing your photography skills, consider taking a photography class at your local community college or craft school. Even if you only want to do this as a hobby, you can learn so much from taking a class. You may even discover that this is more than a hobby, and the photography class may lead to a full-time career.

When framing your photo, always think about the rule of thirds. This should actually be the rule of ninths, because you are envisioning your photo space into thirds both horizontally and vertically. Try to place your subject to the left or right, top or bottom, instead of dead center in the picture. This will make the viewer's eyes move around the image instead of stareing straight into it.

Using all or some of these tips can help drastically improve the quality of shots you get with your camera in your every day life. Try taking a picture or set of pictures using these tips today and see what kind of difference you are able to notice in your photos.




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