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Saturday, 31 December 2011

Photography Tricks That Can Help You Out

By Nadine Meitner


You've decided that you desire to start photography or you desire to take better pictures. That's great! The tips below can help you realize your photography aspirations.The brand of film you use is important, so consider it carefully. Most reputable film brands perform well, so this choice really comes down to personal preference. No distinct film brand offers significant advantages that places it head and shoulders above the rest. This leaves it entirely to person preference.

Experiment with your camera's shutter speeds. People usually think that using a faster shutter speed is the best way to capture something going fast, but using something more slow, like 1/30 can be beneficial. Find a moving object passing by, such as a bicycle. This will make it so that the cyclist himself is pretty sharp, but the background is blurred, which gives a visual clue that he is moving.

Composition is an important skill you have to learn about and master when delving into photography. Such as with the other arts, if composition is lacking, your work isn't the best it may be. Try studying and applying the rules of composition to all your photos to get better at photography.

Play with the notion of scale, perspectives and expressions. You can make any object artistic when you portray it in a creative way, such as making it appear distorted, or in an unusual location. Putting an object somewhere creative can help something familiar look very unique.

Take the time to pose your subject. If you notice that not very many of your photos from family events just are not turning out as well as you would like, it may be because they are all candid photos, or because you had caught someone by surprise. You will get that perfect shot if you take the time to arrange everyone.

Even on a sunny day, it may be necessary to use the flash on your camera. Sunlight can create contrasting dark shadows, which can wash a subject out. If your camera flash has a "fill" setting, select it. This will help eliminate shadows by illuminating all of the natural lines and creases of the face.

Good photographers need patience, artistic ability and a willingness to learn. It is not for everyone. If you explore different aspects of photography, you can develop the ability to capture the hidden moments that others may have overlooked. Photography is a great hobby to get started with at any age. Taking photos is also a good way to de-stress and forget about the troubles of the day.




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