subject: How To Improve On Photography [print this page] You may have spent a whole lot of money on a camera that was supposedly manufactured by one of the best companies in the world; but you still wonder how come your pictures haven't improved at the slightest.
It's not exactly a matter of skill nor talent. In fact, you might have even gone to school and read all the best photography books. But what you might really need is all the right equipment. Before you get frustrated with yourself, think about getting a couple of these items first to help improve that shot of yours.
A tripod. Yes, you may think that this is one of the most basic things in photography, but that is exactly it. Every photographer needs a tripod. There are many situations you will encounter when you need a tripod instead of relying on your own steady hands. A tripod will not only just keep a camera steady for that great shot you want to capture. It's also quite useful to keep your camera in position for a shoot while you're preparing the backdrop, model, or the settings in your camera to get that perfect shot. If you don't have one already, get a tripod for your kit.
A level. You need this to make your horizontal or vertical shots right. Although this usually comes with a tripod, but there are some that don't come pre-loaded with this. A level will help you get the right horizontal and vertical angle that you need to perfect your architecture shots or any other shots you think you may need help with.
Filters. You are definitely going to need this if you're planning to get the right amount of light for your shot. Your standard camera alone wouldn't be enough if you want to get the perfect contrast between several things in your shot. You can get this done by having camera filters that can enable you to get the right kind of light effect. These filters can be used to manipulate colors and light so that you can get the shot that you really want.
The lens. Surely enough, there are a whole lot of lenses that you can buy for your camera. If you are looking to capture as much as you can when it comes to landscape photography or if you are taking pictures of huge crowds of people, then you need a wide-angle lens.
Things like a zoom lens are perfect for long-distance shots. Zoom lenses are great for sporting events or if you are out taking pictures of various animals in the wild.
A macro lens is also something you may want to consider as it is the best thing to have for all those super close-up shots that you want of flowers, insects and other objects that just look better up close than from afar.
