Thursday, June 9, 2011

Five Newcomer Tips For Digital Photography

By Erin Song


Have you already mastered the art of taking photos without 'red-eye' syndrome? Are there some pictures that you know you should have turned out a lot better than they did? It happens to the best of us - yes, even photography virtuosos.

Here are five tips to help you move from beginner to master of digital photography, whether you're using your cell phone or a point-and-shoot camera to snap shots.

Compose Carefully

One of the most basic digital photography tips is to pay attention to what's in the frame of the viewfinder. Your viewfinder = your canvas. Nothing but blue sky, for instance, behind a single subject throws off the proportions of the photo and decreases interest. Another thing you can do here would be to move your camera sideways to see if vertical works better than horizontal.

Yet another option would be to take a photo of your subject sideways, instead of having it centered.

Take Great Close up Photos

The digital camera's equivalent to the magnifying glass is the macro mode. With that in mind, you can use this feature to shoot what are called "extreme close-up", say, of a flower petal, which should bring unusual textures to the forefront. Play with this feature, you will find dozens of ways to use it to enhance your pictures.

Buy a Tripod

Digital cameras are prone to blurry photographs if your hands shake even a little bit. Several companies manufacture light, portable, inexpensive versions. This is one of the digital photography tips that could really save you some time at the end of the day.

Get Active

Photography isn't as serious an art as some may think - it can be your chance to unleash your wild side. That's right, you could get awesome shots by doing things you never did before, like shooting on top of your roof or on top of a boat. Make your photos jump right out of there by using your creativity and "wackiness", if need may be, to the fullest.

Photography Class

Are these digital photography tips not enough for you? Well, in that case you have to practice, but maybe you can practice with the help of an expert. You can enroll in photography classes at a local recreation center or community college, or anywhere on the 'net.

Do not rush things when trying to become a digital photography master - you will have to take baby steps just like everybody else just starting out. Just keep trying new methods each time you use your camera, and before long, your friends and family will be admiring your newfound skills.




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