Photography Tips (Part 1)

With digital photography on the rise more and more pictures are being taken each year. Did you know that the average digital camera snap shots can become works of art? Some think you have to spend thousands of dollars to create great pictures. Regardless of the camera you buy the rules for good photography still apply. Rules like composition, exposure, and focus. Photography is both an art and a science. With digital cameras handling most of the science these days the photographer is free to focus on the art portion of photography. With a few helpful tips average pictures can become works of art. In part 1 of this article I will try to share some of my tips for improving basic images and turning them into photographs that you can be proud off.

PART 1

Improving Composition – Practicing the following suggestions will improve your photography skills and soon become second nature to you. How you choose to compose your image can greatly enhance the quality of your work.

Take your time - Most images can be improved by taking the time to observe the subject or scene, steady the camera, and even give direction if needed.

Frame your subject- A basic photography framing concept is called the rule of thirds. This rule tells us to visualize an imaginary tic tac toe grid in the viewfinder of our camera. Move the camera such that the main subject is placed where the lines cross.

Another framing concept is to create leading lines. Some examples of this might a diagonal fence or converging train tracks. The composition of the image forces the viewer’s eye to start at one end of the photograph and move to another end.

So often we find pictures of people and objects dead center of the frame without any thought to the composition of the image. Framing your images before you take the picture using one of these two suggestions creates interest, balance, and depth.

Get up and move – Many photographs can be improved by getting close to our subject, choosing a different angle, even getting on our knees or standing on a chair. Today cameras come with zoom lenses making us lazy. Experiment with a different camera position if you don’t like the image just delete it later. It doesn’t cost you a thing.

Look around the viewfinder – After you frame your subject look around the viewfinder to locate any distracting elements. Some times we are so excited to take a picture and we miss a telephone pole or a busy background.

Now that you have composed your image take a breath and press the shutter. I hope you find these suggestions helpful to you. In part 2 we will discuss decisions of Color and Exposure.

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Posted by chad on 18:44, February 21 2005

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