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Thursday, 22 December 2011

Tips That Can Make You A Better Photographer

By Lashanda Malander Griesbach


Photography is a lot more that just trying to take a clear shot of something in decent lighting. It is more of an artistic expression. It has just as many skills and techniques to learn as any other art form. The artist must have an eye for beauty and things of interest, as well as the ability to be detailed. Take a look at the tips below to start getting more artistic with your photographs.

When traveling to a new place, try to get some ideas of the types of things you should be shooting. To get some pointers on where to start, head to the nearest postcard rack. Those postcards will have pictures of attractions and subject matter that you should try to add to your own photos.

Learn about spot metering. The camera meter can be set to read the light on the subject's face and will expose it properly automatically. It will kind of over-expose the background bringing it all together quite nicely. It may be the best option for you to do it this way if you are an inexperienced photographer.

If shooting outside or in an area that is bathed with outdoor lighting, confirm whether or not flash on the subject is appropriate. You want to turn it off if it is bathed in bright sunlight or other really bright conditions. Turn the flash back on when in heavy shadow or darker areas.

Film photography may seem to have fallen to the wayside with the increasing popularity of digital, but the love of all things film is still alive and well in many photographic communities. You can pick up an inexpensive film camera at just about any thrift store and explore the art of film photography.

You have to be quick! Work on your reflexes so you can take faster pictures! It will take practice, but you need to get quick with your equipment. Don't let a once in a lifetime shot pass you by because you were busy fumbling with cases and caps. Find portable camera storage that will provide easy access.

Now you see that photography is a lot more than just taking sharp and well-lit shots of a subject. You don't want your photos to look amateurish, so why not take some time to try out a few of these hints? You can really step up the quality of your photos if you do.




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