Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Photography Can Be Fun With These Helpful Hints

By Carina Helen Sanchez


You have made the conscious decision to take your photography skills to the next level. Either way, your timing is impeccable. Listed below you will see some great tips on how you can begin your photography journey.

Always take a few notes while you take pictures. When you look at your hundreds of shot, it could be difficult to remember where they were taken or your feelings at that time. Eventually, you may want to create a scrapbook and include some of the descriptive information along with the pictures.

Something should be in the foreground in your shot so that your image has more appeal. You might include a rock, leaf or branch in the frame to give the photo depth. This will help the person who is looking at the photo feel closer to the subject.

Composition is a photographic skill worth mastering, whether you want to develop a professional talent or are simply interested in taking better pictures. As with any type of art, poor composition can seriously degrade the quality of the work. Study different composition methods and practice them. This will make you a much more well-rounded photographer.

Discrimination is a vital skill for a good photographer; when you are going to show off photos you've taken, present only your very best work. Avoid repetition by only choosing a small, varied selection of your best work. This will bore people and it is not a good way to showcase your photography skills. Aim to show a collection of distinctly different photographs that demonstrate a wide range of your photography skills.

When planning a shot, try to "frame" it. Not a picture frame, of course, but one that occurs naturally within the shot. Pay attention, and you can likely make a "natural frame" for the subject of your picture with neighboring elements. This is called composition, and you will need to develop this skill.

If you are traveling and notice a place that is perfect to photograph, note the location so you can easily come back at a later time with the proper equipment. Keep note paper with you so you can record the locations which you want to come back to.

Broaden your photographic horizons by playing with your camera's features and the colors and angles you use. Your subject does not have to be original in order for your photo to be unique. A skilled photographer can take even the most overshot subject and create an image which is creative and jaw-dropping. Try experimenting to find your own unique style.

Spend some time taking photos with another photographer, or join a photography club. Listen to any technical tips they have, but be sure to keep your own style. When joining forces with another photographer, compare and contrast your photos of the same subjects, so you can get an idea of how images of identical objects can vary in appearance when taken through the perspective of two different people.

After reading this article, you should feel better prepared to go out and take some great pictures. If earlier you thought you knew where to begin, then now you should have a lot of knowledge about photography! Learn how to develop photos as well as take them.




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