Handy tips to make sure you get that
picture-perfect shot:
1. Rule of Thirds
The Rule of Thirds is a concept in
photography where you divide your
frame into nine squares, using two
vertical lines and two horizontal
lines. It looks something like
this:
from
http://photoinf.com
The rule is that instead of placing
your subject in the dead center of
the frame, place it on any of the
intersecting points of the lines
(the green dots) to achieve a more
composed effect, such as this:
from
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/
2. Get more detail
Bigger Photo Resolutions produce
more detailed photographs.
Make sure you choose the highest
setting possible, which is usually
indicated in the body of your camera
rig. However, a higher photo
resolution produces photos with
bigger file sizes, so make sure you
have enough storage to keep your
photos in.
3. Get Closer to Get Better
Pictures
Yes, the zoom option in your digital
camera is astounding, but there's no
better way to get a great and
detailed picture than getting close
to your subject yourself.
Whenever you can, get as close to
your subject as possible and fill
the frame with it.
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from
http://photoweblog.wordpress.com/
4. Use the Fill Flash
Option
Yes, Natural Light is the best
possible lighting condition there
is. However, it produces
unnecessary shadows that tend to
cover your subject's surface or
face. To get rid of unwanted
shadows, use the Fill Flash option
in your digicam to make them
disappear.
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Without Flash.
Subject is darker |
With Fill Flash.
Subject is brigher |
from http://photoweblog.wordpress.com
5. Shooting under Low-Light
conditions
When shooting under low-light
conditions, make sure to raise the
ISO sensitivity of your digicam so
that it'll be more sensitive to any
available light. Also, make
sure your camera is stable, because
shooting under low-light conditions
often results in a blurred photo.
To be sure, use the Flash option.
6. Direct your shots
If you want to achieve something,
don't be shy to direct your subject.
As I've said, a good photographer
knows what effect/image he wants to
achieve, so don't be shy to order
your subject around your desired
photograph.
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