Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Picture Yourself As An Amazing Amateur Photographer

By Joslyn Bradsher Vandorien


One of the great things about photography is that anyone can do it. While not just anyone will be able to take professional level pictures, the amateur can follow a few tips to produce photographs that he or she can feel very proud of. Browse the following tips to improve your pictures today.

If you are planning to take photos in a new country go straight to the postcard rack. Postcards can help you gain new ideas of the scenery that is unique to the country that you are in. Use these photos as ideas for the spots that you want to visit.

Do you need to take shots of some subjects that have been rained upon? What if it hasn't rained and your natural subjects are not wet with raindrops? Create the effect yourself by carrying along your own spray bottle and gently misting some "rain" on the subject that you need to photograph.

When you are working with fast-moving subjects as part of your photos, make sure that you are using settings that will actually show the subject and not just blurs showing movement. To do this, try increasing your ISO. This will get you better and clearer shots of faster moving subjects.

When photographing landscapes, create a sense of depth. Use a wide-angle lens or your zoom's widest setting for a broad, panoramic view. Get a sense of scale by having a person or object placed in the foreground. Setting a small aperture ' no greater than f/8 with most consumer digital cameras or f/16 with a full-frame SLR ' will provide sharpness to both the foreground and background.

An important tip to consider with photography is that you want to make sure you are working with soft light whenever possible. Generally this is going to be more pleasing to the eye than any sort of harsh light. The key is diffusion and it can be attained by shooting near sunrise, sunset, or after a storm. With a flash, you can use a diffuser to take away from a flash's harshness.

When you are first starting out with photography, you do not need the best and most expensive camera equipment available. As you progress with your skills, you can update your equipment. If you are just beginning and starting to hone your skills, take advantage of deals offered by more advanced photographers who are upgrading their equipment.

Do not shoot in full daylight. You are going to get some of your best photos on an overcast day. The bright sunlight can cause overexposure, loss of detail and terrible shadows. Shoot at dusk or at dawn on days that are not cloudy for optimum results in your photos.

So much goes into taking a picture that learning about it from a written text may seem cumbersome. Getting out there and practicing some of the tips listed above, will clarify the meaning of them so much better. Photography can become more meaningful, if you are prepared with the proper equipment to capture the perfect moment.




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