Saturday, December 1, 2012

Check Out These Great Photography Tips From The Experts

By Bob Spike


Fully understanding photography can be a daunting task. Having access to useful tips is the best way to start learning more about photography. This article is going to teach you some creative photography techniques that will help you to become a better photographer.

Pretend that the viewfinder is split into thirds with horizontal and vertical lines. Position the subject your are photographing at the intersection of these lines. This will help to create a very interesting picture.

Think about the purpose of your photograph before you take the picture. Some photos are better shot vertically than horizontally and vice versa. While it is possible to change the photo from one orientation to another after it has been taken, sometimes, it is best to make sure that you take it right originally so that you get into the frame all you intended.

For a gripping photo, experiment with depth of field. If you wish to have the main focus on the subject or object without having the background overtake it, then think about using a smaller f-stop number, otherwise known as a depth of field technique. This works great for portraits since the subject is much closer. The larger your f-stop is it will give you more depth, and this simply means that your whole photograph will be clear and focused. Larger f-stop numbers are ideal for landscape photography.

It is common to come from a background of thinking everything has to be even and centered. We value perfection, so if you're trying to create great photos, frame your subject so that it is slightly off-center. Turn off the auto-focus so that your camera doesn't lock its focus onto the center of your shot. Focus the shot manually, then fix the focus before hitting the shutter button.

For more creative photos, experiment with unorthodox angles. Anyone can see a scene head-on and take a photo of it. Try to find fun and interesting angles to approach the scene. First, attempt from higher positions, and then move lower. Another angle is to shoot from the side for an interesting composition.

In order for your photography skills to get better, you need to practice more. For those where were afraid to try out photography, the digital world has openend up a lot of new possibilities. You can take as many photos as you want without worrying about wasting film and the cost of developing it. This allows you to learn from what you do right, as well as from your mistakes.

To maximize out of every shot, take the first photo and then continue snapping as you move closer to the photo's main object, until such time as the camera frame is satiated with the object you are photographing. The viewer will see the details of the shot clearer, and sometimes the details make the shot more interesting to the viewer.

It's almost magical the way photography can preserve a special moment in time, as these tips demonstrate. It requires a lot of experience to become a good photographer, but it's worth it when you see the results.




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