You've done your research and now you're ready to start taking pictures. What to do next?
Here are some simple tricks you can use to make your photos look better.
1. Flash on vs off in photographs
Instead of relying on whether or not the camera should use a flash, try second guessing your machine, and rely on the miracle of natural light on some occasions. This may help to take out that "washed out" look that some flashes leave on the faces of your subjects. This may mean a longer shutter speed, in which case you would either have to hold the camera very steady, or place the camera on a tripod.
2. Distant vs close-ups photographs
You can use the zoom lens you have on your camera, or you can try taking a few steps towards your subjects and see their smiles in all their glory.
3. The Rule of Thirds used in a photograph
Instead of putting everything smack dab in the middle of the frame and turning up some very boring shots, try this: Break the shot into thirds. Once you master it, you can have a lot of fun trying different things.
4. Landscape vs portrait format photographs
Although the camera might be designed in a landscape format, unfortunately the world isn't always
wide enough to fit into the frame. So instead of worrying about either having to cut off "Aunt Ruby's" beehive hairdo, or half of "Fluffy's" face because she's lying on the floor, make this simple change and you might be able to stand taller the next time you are sharing your holiday photos with friends.
And finally............
5. Wide angle vs telephoto photographs
Use your zoom lens and step back a little from the person when taking a portrait shot. This way you get a close up of the face without all the wide-angle distortion and what I call background noise. Now you won't have to hear all those complaints about you always ruining people's faces in your photographs.
I hope you try these tips, and have fun doing so.
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