I hope the
following 20 tips for taking digital photography will prove to be
useful in your quest for taking better photographs…
Digital cameras are one of the greatest inventions of modern times.
We are so fortunate to have this modern convenience called Digital
Photography. To be able to capture a precious moment or beautiful scene
at the click of a button, is something we should not take for granted.
Many beginners find digital photography rather challenging and
rightly so. Today, more and more digital cameras are being created and
it seems like the more digital cameras they make, the more difficult
they become to use.
I own a Canon Powershot S3 IS. I purchased this digital camera about
a year ago and I still haven’t utilized all of the awesome little
features this camera has to offer. Now you may not want or even need a
camera with tons of features. It really depends on the type of pictures
you plan on taking.
Regardless of the camera you own or are planning to own, you should
have a well rounded knowledge of digital photography. I hope the
following 20 tips for taking digital photography will prove to be
useful in your quest for taking better photographs.
1. Know your camera. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is not
taking time to learn about the features of your camera. Don’t be lazy.
Read your instruction manual.
2 - When shooting sunny outdoor shots, try adjusting your white
balance setting from auto to cloudy. The auto setting will make your
shots appear too cold. When you change it to cloudy, it will increase
the warmth of your pictures.
3 - If you are looking for superior image quality, the ability to
use a variety of lenses and print large high quality photos, then
considering a Digital SLR
Camera.
4 - Use your flash outdoors. Sometimes, even on a sunny day
outdoors, there is still a need for a flash. If the sun is directly
over head or behind your subject, this can cause dark shadows to appear
on the face. The flash will help lighten the subjects face.
5- Sometimes simply turning your camera and taking vertical shots
can make a world of difference. Experiment more with vertical picture
taking.
6 - Do not put your subjects directly in the center of your shot.
Move your subject off center to inject more life into your photos.
7 - Learn how to hold your digital camera. One of the most common
problems beginners face is the shaking of the camera because they are
not holding it properly. Of course, the best way to avoid shaking the
camera is to use a tripod. If you don’t have a tripod, then you should
be holding your camera with two hands. Put one hand on the right hand
side of your camera where you actually snap the photo and the other
hand will support the weight of your camera. Depending on the camera,
your left hand will either be positioned on the bottom or around your
lens.
8 - Learn about the “Rule of Thirds”. This is a well known principle
of photographic composition that every beginner should become familiar
with. Do a search online and you will find many tutorials on this
subject.
9 - Look at other photographers work. Just spending time studying
the work of other photographers can provide loads of inspiration.
10 - Join online photography communities. Get active and ask questions.
11 - Do not compare your photography to anyone else.
12 - Do not copy the work of other photographers. Try and develop your own unique style.
13 - Do not leave your batteries in your camera if you don’t plan on
using your camera for long periods of time. Some batteries run the risk
of leaking and this can damage your camera.
14 - Subscribe to a good photography magazine. Read books on photography.
15 - Find experienced photographers to go out on shoots with.
16 - Post your photographs in online forums. Learn to accept criticism.
17 - Try taking your pictures in RAW format. RAW is a powerful
option available in today’s digital cameras where no in-camera
processing takes place. This allows you to do all processing using your
favorite image editing software.
18 - Don’t buy the most expensive photography equipment right away.
Practice and learn about photography using cheaper equipment first.
After you have been taking pictures for a while, you will then know
what kind of equipment you will need.
19 - Invest in a tripod. Some of us have very shaky hands. If you
can’t stop the shakes, then get a tripod. It will make a world of
difference.
20 - If you are not able to carry your equipment with you
everywhere, make sure you have a note pad handy. This way if you find a
nice shot , you can write it down and visit that location at a later
date.
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