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Thursday, 22 December 2011

How To Take Better Photos

By Jasmin Lettsome Melaro


Well done! With so much information available, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are a few effective, creative tips that will improve your shots as soon as today.

Take close pictures. As you frame shots, see if you can zoom in or draw nearer to the subject. Fill as much of the frame as possible with your subject. If you have too much going on in the background, even if it is scenic, can make you lose focus of the subject. When the subject in your photo is close, you will also be able to notice more details that can enhance the picture.

Food photography can be difficult. The dynamic nature of food often leaves photographers scratching their heads. Many photographs have been ruined by inopportune melted cheese. Prepare your background first and start building your shot with silverware or anything else you want to include before the food is ready. Double check your lighting, set the food in place, and snap that expert shot.

Enhance the final look of your photos by cropping them in appropriate places. Otherwise perfect images can be marred by even the smallest distracting objects within the frame. Other times, the image may be perfect but the centering is off. These issues can be fixed by simply cropping the photograph.

You should take time to properly frame every shot. Try getting a unique frame made out of natural materials into the shot. Look really closely at the subject of your shot. Are there any elements around it that can be used to create a frame to enhance it? This is an effective exercise for practicing composition.

Make sure that you frame your subject well and keep a sense of balance. An image with properly balanced visual elements will appear more professional and attractive. Any distracting element should be cropped out. The horizon should always be level, and you should have your subject framed properly so it isn't placed awkwardly in the photo.

You should be able to start answering the questions evoked earlier now. Do you now know where to start? Are you more confident in your ability to understand what will work or not work in your shots? By answering these questions, you can take the next step and create great photographs. You have built a solid foundation of knowledge, and now it is time to get out there and shoot!




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