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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Top Tips For Photos That Will Amaze Your Friends And Family

By Calvin Williams


Do you have a budding interest in photography with no clue about how to take those crisp, beautiful shots? Not sure if the shots are right or the lighting is perfect for different moods? Even an experienced photographer can use advice sometimes, and this article provides the advice that you need.

Know the purpose of your photo before you start taking the shots. You will be able to capture some scenes better by shooting them vertically, rather than horizontally. It is always possible to edit a shot, but don't give yourself extra work by using a poor angle.

Night photography requires specialized lighting techniques. If you don't have natural light, it is very important to understand proper artificial lighting techniques. Photographs can be successfully taken at night with artificial lighting as well as slow shutter speed.

Challenge your creativity by creating a limitation for your photo shoot. One way is to limit your shots for a whole day to subjects that express a single idea. Then go and take 100 different photos in the same room or with the same point of view. Working under such limitations will spur you to think creatively and take more experimental photos.

Lighting is a crucial element when you are taking photographs outdoors. A divine photo can be tarnished with lighting that is too dark or bright. If possible, try to have the sun at your back, or try to have your subjects placed in shady areas. You'll get great lighting that makes gorgeous photographs.

Filters are accessories for your camera lens. You screw them on the lens. They are useful because they're are multi-purpose. A UV filter is the most commonly used filter. This prevents harsh sunlight from damaging the lens. It is also intended to protect the lens from being damaged if the camera is dropped.

You need to be aware of how sharpness works and where it appears in the image. Most of the time, the most sharpness will be seen towards the median of your image and lens. Moving outward, towards the edges of your camera frame, distortion begins.

If your camera uses lithium batteries you should be aware of airport rules about having such batteries. Most airlines do not allow you to travel with extra batteries in your luggage for safety reasons. You can, however, have these on board if the batteries are already inside of your camera.

The tips and techniques that were provided in this article will help you become the best photographer around. If you can remember these tips when you are shooting images, you will be on the right path to becoming an excellent photographer.




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