Sabtu, 08 Desember 2012

Take Pictures Like A Pro

By Edie Vangemert


Are you interested in making a common pastime a serious artistic endeavor? By utilizing the techniques you will read about in the following paragraphs, you can make the switch from an everyday mundane photographer, to a true artist. This article will guide you through the basics of photography, and help you develop and hone your skills.

Try your best in making your models relaxed, especially if you don't know them. Many people feel uneasy in front of a camera and see photographers as a threat. Ask permission before you start taking the pictures. Be friendly, and don't be afraid of a little conversation. Make people understand photography is an art rather than an invasion of their privacy.

When shooting pictures in nature, do so with care. Be appreciative of the beauty of nature and do not litter, smoke or otherwise sully it. You should be careful not to disturb the natural settings that you photograph in order to leave them for others to find.

To enhance your skills, consider reaching out to other photographers and perhaps joining a club. While you do not want to let someone else influence the style of you pictures, you may be able to learn some new techniques and tricks from others. Compare your pictures with others and see how photos of the same subject can appear different when taken by two different photographers.

Framing the perfect food shot can be quite complicated. Food can melt, wilt, shift and other things. This is why it is a good practice to get everything else that is going to be in the photograph set up and ready before you bring the food into the shot. After this, make sure that the lighting is just right. Only then can you put the food where you want it and take your picture.

To maximize out of every shot, take the first photo and then continue snapping as you move closer to the photo's main object, until such time as the camera frame is satiated with the object you are photographing. The photo will show clear details, which can make it fascinating to a viewer.

You need to find a healthy mix of shutter speed, ISO and aperture. Those three things affect your picture's exposure. Unless you are trying to achieve a certain off-kilter look, an over- or underexposed picture is considered undesirable. Experimentation with these features and how they work together will lead you to the perfect combination.

As a photographer, it is important that you keep your batteries well charged so you never have to miss out on the opportunity to take a great picture. Digital cameras using an LCD screen require lots of power, so check the batteries before you need to take pictures. Another good suggestion is to bring along spare camera batteries so that you will never miss a photo opportunity.

If you are traveling by air, avoid taking a camera that uses lithium batteries. Airports have now banned any loose batteries in luggage because they could potentially become a heat source, and cause fire. However, security will allow carrying a camera on board with you that has lithium batteries already in it.

There is no reason you can't move around your subject to find the best angle to photograph. Shoot from several different heights and vantage points to open up possibilities you may not have otherwise envisioned.

Pay attention to lighting and how you focus the camera to turn an ordinary shot into a masterpiece. After reading this article and trying out some of its tips, you should be better equipped to make use of more of the photographic options available to make your pictures reflect your intentions.




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