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Taking a good photograph can sometimes be tricky. I have outlined some basic tips and techniques to watch out for when taking your next set of photographs. Most of these are extremely simple, but will show positive effects.
Take lots of photographs. Not only will have the opportunity to pick from a wide and varied selection, you will also be able to analyse your own photos and see what you would like to change about it.
Be aware of your surroundings. The last thing you need when taking a photo is something in your way, like people walking past, or leaves flying into the middle of the shot. This can be time consuming and very frustrating.
Try not to have forced smiles. There is nothing worse than looking at the annual family photo and nearly everyone has a forced grin on their face. Try and make them laugh right before you take the shot, that way you may be able to capture natural smiles.
Take most of your photographs outside if possible. Natural light produces much better lighting results for your photograph. If it's a bit cloudy outside, experiment with your flash, the lighting will still be better than artificial light indoors.
Explore vertical photographs. Not all of your photographs have to be horizontal; there are many images that would look better if taken vertically. Pictures of buildings for example, or simply a full length shot of a friend.
Don't forget to zoom. You will be surprised how many people forget about zoom when it comes to taking a photograph. Experiment with it, you can take very vivid and detailed images by using zoom, but remember to not zoom too much, as the image can become blurry, depending on what camera you are using.
Experiment with composition. When taking a photo, you don't always need the subject you are photographing in the middle. Try placing your subject to the side, you may find that your pictures tend to look stronger, as they are not so obvious.
Watch out for the background. If you are photographing something specific, the last thing you want is to have a detailed and distracting background, stealing the attention from the subject you are photographing.
Watch out for the light. The most important part of a picture is the light. It affects the appearance of everything in a photograph, Re position your subject, or try taking your picture from another angle, to make sure the light is affecting the picture in a positive way.
Engage with eyes. Maybe try photographing your subject with direct eye contact, get down to the level of the eyes. The eye level angle will create a personal and inviting feeling, and is extremely engaging.
