Most
of the people own the common idea — a better camera creates a better
photograph. Unfortunately, the concept is totally a wrong one. A better camera
cannot do it for you. A high quality photograph depends on the skills and
thinking of the photographer, not on the camera. The minimum skills and a moment
of thought before you snap the shot is enough to make the photo a masterpiece. Here
are some tips to make the captured photographs artistic and professional applying
simple skills.
Photographs make
moments special and immortal. We all are fond of taking photographs in
different occasions like birthdays, wedding or graduation ceremony and many
more. Sometimes we become the subject and sometimes turn into the photo hunter.
Majority of the people do not admit their poor photographic knowledge and
skills, rather simply blame the cameras in case of their failure to capture a high
quality picture. Therefore, it is better to get some ideas over capturing
photos in different occasions.
Background & Composition: Before you take the shot, check the photo background. A simple
background without any obstruction always helps produce improved photos. The
centre point or the object becomes more visible. Do not point the camera to
shoot the photo. Make a perfect composition of the objects inside your frame.
Follow the Rule Of Thirds (lines divided into three equal vertical and
horizontal rows and columns) to combine all the objects inside your photo
frame.
Move or Get Closer: Another
way to take a better photograph is to move or get closer to the subject. You
may stand far away from the subject in case of wide angle photos. But most of
the time you have to move a few steps closer to the object. Apart from moving
you can use zoom feature of the camera or zooming lens. And if your movement
fails to bring the perfect shot, try moving the subject from the place it is
standing.
Exposure: Exposure refers
to the darkness or lightness of the photo. If the camera is on automatic mode, the
exposure will be determined by the camera. You may adjust the exposure function
of your camera simply adjusting the exposure button.
Modes: Be careful about
the camera mode before snapping the shot. There are numerous shooting modes and
choose the right one depending on your subject and situation you are shooting.
If you are a fast shooter, keep the camera on the Shutter Priority (“S”) mode.
Aperture Priority (“A”) is best for a lower lighting shooting.
Adjust the Flash: Poor
lightings can ruin a picture. But sometimes unnecessary flashes blaze the
objects inside the frame. It is important to adjust the flash before you press
the button. Avoid using flash in indoors unnecessarily and use natural light as
much as possible. Keep the flash on for outside shooting to remove the shadows
of your object.
Focus on the subject: Most
of the novices prefer the auto focus function of the camera to snap the object
available in front of them. But only auto focus merely cannot make a grand
success. Point the camera on your object to get a sharp picture.
Adjust the WB: Sometimes
auto exposures create unusual colours on the indoor pictures that produce an
unnatural look. So you have to manually adjust the White Balance (WB) mode from
your camera to balance the unnatural glows on your pictures.
Change the Shooting Level:
Try to change the shooting angles. Most of the time, people snap pictures on
eye level. It is not a good idea always. Try waist or over-head angles to take
shots and see the result. Get on the ground level for capturing pictures of children
or animals.
Be Choosy: Before you take
the shot, be careful about the subjects. It is redundant to capture a large
amount of images. Be selective to your photos. Discern your interest and invest
some labour to eliminate the unwanted items from the subject to make the thing
look perfect.
Try Tripod: To get the
perfect shot, a tripod is handy. You can adjust the photo framing and shots will
be stabilised.
Take More Keep Less: Capturing
more photographs will help you to bring out the right one from the thousands. To
get the perfect shot, get as much shots possible. Sort out the perfect one you
are looking for.
Remember another
fact. The photos you have taken needs to go through a basic editing process to
improve their quality. Adjusting the colour, exposure, red eye reduction,
cropping, rotation etc. will make them look professional. A suitable photo
editing software will guide you to edit them before printing them out.
Have an
adventurous photography!
Author
Bio:
James Whitfield
is a ghost writer by profession and been practising it for a couple of
years. He depicts articles on DIY tips, Foods
& Recipes, Music & Entertainment, clothing & fashion, web
technology and many more. He loves photography and prefers professional
photography services from http://www.southamstudios.com/
in Victoria, Australia.
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