subject: Digital Photography Basics To Help Anyone Take Pictures Like A Pro [print this page] Photography has come along way since the days of the daguerreotypes, which was the early type of device used to take photographs. Nowadays, with the advent of technology photography has become much easier and extremely accessible. Plus the quality of the pictures that can be produced have also increased significantly.
Cameras on the market today are priced to fit every ones budget and the point and click ease with which you can now take photos guarantees everyone can now enjoy this wonderful art. Digital technology allows people to either develop their photos on their own, using photo editing computer software programs, or print their photos directly from their cameras or memory cards. You can even distribute your photos to family and friends through email or photo sharing web sites.
Yet for some people digital photography is more than point and shoot; many people consider photography a form of art and believe that taking a photograph requires planning, patience, and effort.
1. When shooting outdoors during bright, sunny, days it would be best to use a flash. This will get rid of the shadows that sometimes appear on the faces of subjects on photographs.
2. Highlight your subjects with appropriate backgrounds. If your background is too fussy or distracting you will take the eye off the main subject and potentially ruin your photograph.
3. When taking outdoor photographs you have to make sure you pay attention to what's happening around you. This way strangers don't mysteriously appear in group shots!
4. Voice your intention prior to taking a photograph. Giving your subjects direction will help you get the shot you are looking for the first time. This is especially important if you are photographing an important event such as a ceremony or function. Make sure you get the photos you want by telling your subjects to smile, ask them to fix their hair if it's unruly, etc.
5. Place your back to the sun when taking outdoor photos. This will create natural lighting on your subjects faces (please see tip 1 the elimination of shadows when photographing outdoors).
6. Take candid shots! This is a more exciting alternative to dull, boring, posed shots. During parties try to take pictures of friends and family while they are at ease and just having a great time.
Practice and patience are the key elements to taking great photographs. Don't let your life's memories pass you by, take photographs of the ones you love.
Digital Photography Basics To Help Anyone Take Pictures Like A Pro
