Basic Tips for Great Photographs

Tips for GreatPhotographs

Any one can take a great photograph, it is not the camerathat creates the photograph it is the vision and creativity ofthe photographer operating the camera.

Hold Your Camera Correctly

Hold the camera steady to avoid unwanted motionor blurry photos (camera shake)

Just before you snap the picture, hold your breathand gently squeeze the shutter. (If you jerk theshutter down too quickly, because of theexcitement felt in taking the "shot of the century,"you'll get it alright... but it will be blurred).

Be sure not to cover the flash or the lens on thecamera with your hand or fingers.

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Be Aware of Your Lighting

Direct Sunlight - avoid direct bright sunlight,which will create harsh shadows

Shade or Cloudy Day – best for portraitphotography because it is a softer light

Indoor lighting - Make sure to use the flash

Night Time – Make sure to use the flash(Unless You’re Using a Tripod)

Be Aware of Your Background

Be aware of any background clutter e.g.garbage cans, traffic signs, light poles

Unwanted distractions e.g. cars, animals orother people in your photo

Look out for trees or poles sprouting fromyour subjects head

Watch out for stray fingers when doingportraites

Unedited Photo

Edited Photo

Get Close To Your Subject

Move in close to your subject to fill yourpicture with the subject and to Show off thedetails of your subject.

Eliminate background distractions.

Too many things surrounding your subjectwill only distract the viewer's eye

Learn About Composition

Learn “The Rule of Thirds” – An imageshould be imagined as divided into nineequal parts two equally spaced horizontal &Vertical lines. The important compositionalelements of your photo should be placedwithin these lines.

 Once you’ve learned that rule have funand break it!