Anyone involved in photography should check out some tips to improve their photographic prowess. There are a few tricks that can keep you from falling into the trap of common photography mistakes that cause missed or poor photos.
Move closer to the object of your picture, and you will get a better shot. Getting as close to your subject as possible gives you more opportunities to highlight the main subject of the photo, and stops the background from ruining your shot. It can also give you a better grasp of how to capture the emotions and expressions that define a great portrait. The important thing to remember is that the small details that turn a good photo into a great one are easily missed when you are farther away from your subject.
Shutter Speeds
Play around with shutter speeds to find out what kind of effects you can achieve. You can choose to leave the shutter open and capture the night sky as it swirls overhead, or set if for a fraction of a second to capture high speed action. If you use a fast shutter speed, you can get photos of things that are in action, whereas slow shutter speeds are good for things that are not moving.
It is a good idea to experiment with the different features your camera has and also with many angles and colors. You do not need an original object to take a high-quality picture. When a great photographer combines their skill level and artistic eye, they can make even the most boring object look fascinating. Try different things to see what works for you.
Take shots from a wide variety of angles to catch different perspectives. Try interesting angles such as shooting from above, underneath, moving from side to side of the subject, or holding the camera at waist level.
If you are attracted to the old-fashioned feel and look of the photos taken by film-based cameras, you can buy a film-camera at a discount price through a second-hand store and give it a try. Consider purchasing black and white film that has an ISO of 200 to create especially dramatic pictures. When you develop the pictures, consider using old fashioned papers as well. Fiber-based papers are good.
When setting up for a shot, keep in mind that less, often times, is more in photography. Do not crowd a shot with unnecessary visual elements. Keeping things simple in your photos is what catches your viewer’s attention, simplicity often creates a big punch!
When dealing with any kind of landscape subject, you need to make sure that your photos have three very important things. You should have a background, mid-ground, and foreground in all of your photos. You need these for good photography and other art forms as well.
Always pay close attention to the natural light in the environment. Whenever you take photos outdoors, you should try and shoot either early in the morning or later in the evening. A high sun will cast shadows, or cause your subject to squint. If you do use sunlight, position your photo so that the sun is hitting the subject from the side.
Silhouettes are unique pictures. It is most common to use the sunset when creating a silhouette, though there are many other methods to try. If the background is more illuminated than the subject, a silhouette will form. It’s easy to create a silhouette by simply getting behind the subject with an off-camera flash. Alternatively, you could place the subject in front of a window that has light streaming through. Remember that a glaring outline may be distracting or unflattering.
Filters are helpful extensions that you put onto camera lenses. They screw right onto the lens and they serve many purposes. UV filters are generally the most used type of filter. This will prevent direct sunlight from damaging your lens. It could also protect your lens if you ever drop it.
As the previous paragraphs have shown, becoming a better photographer is easier than it seems. All you need to do is keep learning and practicing with consistency and dedication. When you notice the difference in your photos going ahead, you’ll be pleased of the hard work that you put in.
Onaolapo Adeyemi is a travel and technology writer. If he’s not on tour, you’ll find him in New York with his wife, and pet parrot hanging out at Starbucks.
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