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Think of a talented photographer. What kind of equipment does she have? Are they costly? Do you think the expense of the tools ensures more professional looking photos? Sometimes perhaps, though it is often the techniques being used that results in eye catching photos, not the tools. Several beginning photographers do not think of techniques in preparation for capturing a scene, they often only point and click. The most significant difference between a beginner and a pro is the skills practiced and the patience of thought. So take your time, be patient, and practice some photography techniques.
Remember these 10 tips the next time you venture out:
1. Do not Shoot Just Anything - Take pictures of subjects that excite you. If you are not sure about what interests you; take pictures of everything until you find out. When you finally find your niche in photography, your excitement will reflect in your photos. It is possible to use the same subject at different aspects for years if you are passionate about it. There is an endless supply of landscapes, sunsets, people and flowers. Again, fill your viewfinder with your passion and leave the rest out.
2. Take the Shutter off Auto - A control opportunity that SLRs offer, that is not often told to beginning photographers, is experimenting with shutter speed. This feature allows the photographer to stop time or show motion from a time lapse. The freeze frame shot can be captured with a fast shutter speed. On the other end, a slower shutter is used for time lapse events. I enjoy the time lapse shots that show motion while still defining the character of the subject. The important thing is to experiment and or play around.
3. Go for It - Do not fret about whether or not you've set the camera on the right settings. Take the photo and go on taking the photo until you're happy with the photo. Do not let panic or worry frighten you into not taking the picture. When capturing pictures, you do not need to fret about being politically incorrect.
4. Move in Closer - Do not be in a big hurry to take the picture. Check and see if there is enough of the subject in the shot to capture the character or even notice it; if necessary, zoom in. This will also help cut out any distractions around the subject. If you are trying to shoot a landscape then shoot the landscape. If you are trying to take a portrait with a landscape background, remember that the subject is still the person and not the landscape. Zoom in until the subject is dominant.
5. Keep an Eye on Weather Conditions - The sky can affect how your pictures come out. An overcast sky can mute your picture tones and wash out the sky and background. An overcast sky still has uses though; some really fascinating effects in black and white photography can be obtained in this condition. If it is bright outside, then the sky is the limit. If the camera you are using allows you to screw on filters, then use a polarized lens. A polarizer helps keep the scene clear and the tones sharp.
6. Act Fast - Often this takes practice, but learn to act fast, in case your subject moves or flies away or gets tired waiting for you to snap the shutter. Hurry up and take the shot. Do not worry about shooting too many shots. This is the digital age, wasting film has become a thing of the past.
7. Keep Settings Basic - Stay with basic camera settings and functions when you first get started. Do not just leave the camera in automatic and shoot. Getting frustrated when first learning camera settings is common, but it does get easier with practice. After learning the camera settings thoroughly, it is okay to use one of the semi-automatic settings (auto aperture or auto shutter) and adjust the other manually. To have complete power over the outcome of the picture use the manual function. Begin slow and expand, learning as you go along.
8. It's All About Composition - Composition is where focal points are created, lead in lines are developed, and character is captured. These are the basic techniques. When you are just beginning, try to keep the horizons straight. Crop out the extra stuff in the viewfinder. Move the subject around the frame. Experiment with the Rule of Thirds. Divide your viewfinder into nine equal sections like a tic tac toe board and have points of interest located where the lines intersect.
9. Show a Clear Subject - Do not lose track of what the subject is. Learn to blot out or to blur the background. This makes it easier to clearly define what the subject is. Practice shooting the same subject with different camera settings and light sources. The subject might look better centered in the frame, or it might look better to one side or the other. Play around until you're satisfied.
10. Look at the Light - This does not mean to look directly at the sun or anything like that; this pertains to how the subject appears in different light. Is it a gloomy cloud ridden day or a bright and sunny one? Is lack of shadows causing your subject to look flat? Is the sun making your subject squint? Is the sun behind or in front of your subject? Harsh light can bring out bold colors, while indirect light can make your focus soft.
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Source by Jonnie Blaylock
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