Use photography to express your artistic and adventurous side. While good photography takes knowledge and skill, everyone has to start somewhere. You will find the information here that will allow you to confidently begin working on photography.
Get closer to the subject to get a better shot. Moving in closer allows you to frame your subject, and avoids disruptive backgrounds. It also highlights your subject’s facial expressions, which are important to a great portrait. Having the subject at too great a distance means missing the little details that make a great photo.
Here’s a great photography tip! Learn about the shutter speeds. On your SLR camera there are several settings; S, A, M and P. The “P” setting represents the program mode. This mode will completely automate the shutter and aperture selection process. If you are less than professional, this is often the best setting.
Blur your background when taking portraits of live subjects. If your background isn’t blurred, it may draw the viewer’s eye to the background and away from the subject. An easy way to do this is to make sure that there is a larger distance between the subject and the background.
It’s possible to move the subject in your shots. They don’t need to be centralized. Depending on the impression you want to convey, try shooting your subject from different sides or from above and below.
Find the subject that you want to photograph. If you don’t have the perfect subject, then the quality of your equipment, or the amount of your composure skills won’t amount to much. Look for inspirational people, places and things, or enlist the help of a model who will pose for you.
Now, you should have some new techniques to try out on your next pictures. You can always come back to this list if you need to. Patience and persistence is key. With practice you will be taking great photos for your family to enjoy for generations.
