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“OMG I love your pictures, what kind of camera do you use?”
No matter if you use film or digital, point and shoot or an SLR, here are a few easy tips that will make your photography pop. (And believe it or not, owning a billion dollar camera is NOT a requirement!)
1. Change your angle. Photograph a pet from floor level. Photograph babies and children at eye level. Shoot something from above. Play, have fun.
2. Shoot, shoot, shoot, repeat, repeat, repeat. Let your finger “dance” on the shutter release button. Photography should be fun, relaxing and exciting. Too much thought and too much technicality can put a damper on your hobby if you don’t enjoy the ride. In the year 2011 many of us are shooting only in digital format which allows us to upload the pictures on our computers and delete all the “bad” ones.
3. Soak up natural light when it’s available. Turn off your flash. I know, it’s hard to do, but do it. If lighting is low, then use your arms as a tripod and prop your camera on a steady surface. No surface available? Draw your arms in tightly, hold your breath, and take the photo. If you are using an SLR and know a bit more about the technical end, boost your ISO, widen your aperature and/or adjust your shutter speed. There is nothing like a beautiful portrait lit by a window. Skin tones are more natural, colors are more true, and there are no harsh shadows and flash spots.
Have you mastered all of these techniques and still want more from your photography? Stay tuned for part two- editing software for all budgets.
Until then, happy shooting!
