Going on vacation? There's no souvenir better than a picture of you and your loved ones enjoying a trip in the Caribbean
. Digital cameras let you capture your family and friends in beautiful sceneries and famous tourist spots. But these sceneries are not enough to make a picture perfect! Here's a guide in taking pictures of people and places at its best.
You'll be taking pictures outdoors for sure, and the best part of the day to do this is at late afternoon, when the sun is not too bright and about to set. Take pictures with the sun at your back so that it directly illuminates the subject. It's still ok to take pictures when you're out during high noon. Just explore your camera's features beforehand for the right setting when taking pictures during this part of the day.
Make use of the natural scenery and turn your pictures into postcard perfect images. Don't miss the opportunity of keeping a memory of climbing the Great Wall of China or the white sand beach in the Bahamas by filling the frame with people. Get rid of the notion that you can only balance a picture if you put the subject in the middle. Get the whole view by positioning your friends on either side of the frame.
Proper formation is the key to make a well composed picture. Group pictures, for instance, are best taken when people are divided evenly around the camera's screen. Position your subjects strategically for balance, like putting the tallest guy at the center in the back row instead of putting him at the far end as the odd one out. This way, you'll see everyone in the picture.
Be a good cropper as well. If you're taking a full body shot, shoot from the same level as the subject. For better looking half body pictures, crop the person's body evenly in the middle of the hip and knees or in the middle of the elbow and the wrist.
Digicams allow you to edit pictures yourself. Keep only the good shots and free up some space in your camera by getting rid of blurred or bad shots. This will save you time when you're back from your trip and ready to upload in your computer. Try to remember these tips for your next vacation and don't forget to enjoy.