Do you struggle with taking better photos? Do you struggle with taking better photos? Do you struggle with taking better photos no matter how much you upgrade your equipment? If so, you are not alone. While it is true that we all want the best equipment that we can afford, we sometimes forget to do the human things that translate to us taking better Pictures. It is as though we forget that we are creating an illusion with our photos, and the Camera is just one of the many instruments that we use in creating it. Follow these 5 tips to create photos that you will love sharing with friends and family. 1.Remember the “Rule of Thirds”. Composition of your subject is important. Image that your viewfinder is divided into horizontal thirds. Now also image that it also is divided into vertical thirds. That would create nine segments to your photo. The next time you take a picture try placing the subject in one of the segments to the right. The eye will travel from left to right when viewing the photo. Placing the subject in this position gives the photo an interesting perspective. You can experiment with different positions to see what is best for you. Switch it up and see what a simple adjustment can do for your photos. 2.Use the sun to your advantage.
Feel up to a challenge? Check out the video – there is a quick 4 question quiz… How do you think you will do? On Target Photo Training.com/Photo Tips Experiment with the natural Light that the sun gives us. On a bright day use the sun as an opportunity to be creative. Take time to learn the affect of having the subject positioned between you and the sun. Did you get a silhouette of the subject? What happened to the Background in the photo? What happens when you are between the subject and the sun? What happens when the sun is over the top of both of you? What affect did the shadows have on the photo? On the other hand, what do you do if you have an overcast sky? When is it best to take a black and white photo?
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Don’t worry about screwing anything up? Remember that you are in a discovery mode. What you learn in the process will only make you better in the end. 3.Get Familiar With Your Camera. In no means does this mean you should study every page of the instructional manual. Most of that stuff you will never use. It is essential, however, that you know where the on/off button is with looking for it. While I don’t recommend using automatic settings, semi-automatic is all that you will need for most photos. Learn to embrace the nuisances of your camera. It is important that you know how to make adjustments to your camera and Lens on the fly. Doing so will enable you to take those opportunity shots when they happen. 4.Avoid distractions in your photos. Try to avoid a noisy photo. Leave unwanted objects out of your viewfinder. If it is perceived that something is out of place it will distract from your picture. As you know, it is not always possible to leave the noise out of the photo. This is especially true if the photo is taken on the fly. In those cases you must learn how to lessen the influence of the distraction if at all possible. 5.Project a positive image to your subject. This one is simple, yet easy to understand. If you project a confident image your photos will be better. If you don’t then guess what? If you are taking photos of people they want to feel that you will show them in the best light possible. People will feed off of your energy if you exude confidence in your ability. So, keep working at your craft and ‘fake it till you get it’. Try using these tips and watch your photos improve dramatically. Remember that it is ok to go outside the norm. Be bold and let your creativity flow. -By: James Zachery These 5 tips will help your development as a Digital photographer. Read my Olympus e30 Review for the camera that will help in that improvement. James Zachery is a researcher and product reviewer for mycamerareviewsite.com.
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