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ODEBRECHT Tips for Obtaining a Good Photographic Record

Tips for Obtaining a Good Photographic Record

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ODEBRECHT Tips for Obtaining a Good Photographic Record

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framing

Try to escape the clichĂŠ of always placing the subject in the middle of the photo.

Shifting the main object of the image may make all the difference in terms of creating a more interesting photo.

Mentally divide the camera viewer into three columns and three lines, similarly to a tic-tac-toe shape. The intersections of the lines are the most important points of your photo.

The lines also show the highlighted points where you can place the eyes of a person or a horizon, for example.

2 necessary flash A dark environment is not the only place where flash is a

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necessary accessory. For photos taken against the light, for example, the flash can be used as a filler.

When photographing someone with a source of light in the back, such as the sun, it is possible to note that the sun will be bright and only the person’s silhouette will appear.

In this case, the flash will make up for the lack of light, leaving both objects visible.

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unnecessary flash

One of the biggest challenges in photography is learning how to use the flash correctly. Getting the flash too close to the photographed object may make the photo too light. On the other hand, when you move away more than necessary, the image may come out too dark.

Please remember that the flash normally has a limited range of three to five meters, or sometimes a little bit more. There is no use leaving the flash turned on for a photo whose focus is an object 30 meters away.

A good example of the incorrect use of flash are images produced at concerts. Generally speaking, extra light is not necessary in these cases.

The light from the stage is more than sufficient for your photo. The flash will only brighten the heads of the people in front of you, making the rest disappear.

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the background Be very careful when selecting the site for a portrait. The choice of what will appear in the background is as important as what you see in the foreground.

Vibrant colors, lines and other objects may interfere or take attention away from the focus. A very common error is to take a photo of a person in front of a tree.

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portraits

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palestras e seminários

Get closer.

During these events, it is important to be careful to avoid photographing people

When the topic is “people,” what you

from behind, or the lecturer when he or she too far away or in front of the camera

want to show are people. Don’t be

all by him or herself.

afraid to get closer. If you want, you can

Look for creative angles, such as framing the lecturer in the foreground together

even cut off a little part of the top of

with the public (front view) in the background, all in the same scene.

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the head.

At this distance, you can see details such as freckles and eyelashes. What you want to avoid is a whole lot of “nothing” and a

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small subject in the middle.

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photos of teams or groups of people

Please remember that not every group of people is a soccer team, but nearly all group photos end up looking like soccer team photos. Be careful!

Using your creativity when grouping people can be more important than the very shot itself.

Be careful to ensure that the physical differences of people do not become even more evident due to your proximity to them.

For example: a tall person next to a shorter person and so forth.

Also be careful to avoid placing shorter people behind taller ones, and always look for interesting angles.

Try to set your photograph in an environment so that it doesn’t look like a photo of a group that could be anywhere.

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look into their eyes

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vertical photos

Take photos at the height of people’s eyes.

Many subjects require a vertical photo.

Kneel, sit or lie down on the floor when taking a photo of a child.

If the focus has more vertical lines, such as

Do what is necessary to come down to the child’s height level.

a headlight or stairs, turn the camera.

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take advantage of the light

There is no more beautiful light than natural sunlight.

Use it whenever you can.

Position the camera so that the source of light is behind you, so that you can take advantage of the lighting. You will see that a simple step to the side can make a lot of difference.

The diffuse light of a cloudy day is excellent for highlighting colors and softening contours. Use it for portraits.

Be careful when using the flash. Besides being very strong, its light has a color that differs from that of the environment.

A “hard” light will make wrinkles and imperfections more apparent. 3x4 photos are an example of this.

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color

Most digital cameras come with color control, also called white balance. This control ensures that the white is truly white under a specific light source. However, the pre-selected settings are not always the most appropriate for those wanting to produce a good image.

The setting for sunny days gives the photos a more yellowish tone. This tonality transmits the sensation of heat photo more interesting under certain aspects.

Perform color control tests

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and tenderness, making the

12 diagonals and graphisms Before you begin photographing, take a good look around the site, the scenario

until you find the one that best

where the image will be created. Visual elements that create what photographers

suits your intended purpose.

call “diagonals and graphisms” are very welcome in photography composition.

Graphisms must be harmonic and aligned with the main subject of the photograph so that they do not stand out more than the focus.

> 13 test different things out

There is no better tip than this: test different things out.

The secret to photography is found in trial and error. Read the manual of your camera to find out everything it is capable of doing. Try all the possible settings.

Photography is very subjective. There are no rules.

What is most important is learning to dominate the light and your camera.

> 14 image quality

Besides the precautions that we cited previously, it is crucial for the image quality to be at least 300 DPI or HIGH QUALITY, as indicated on certain cameras, such as the Cyber Shot. The indications of date and time should not appear in the images.