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A plain background shows off the subject you are photographing. When you look through the camera viewfinder, force yourself to study the area surrounding your subject.
On cloudy days, use the camera's fill-flash mode if it has one. The flash will brighten up people's faces and make them stand out.
If your subject is smaller than a car, take a step or two closer before taking the picture and zoom in on your subject. Your goal is to fill the picture area with the subject you are photographing. Up close you can reveal telling details, like a sprinkle of freckles or an arched eyebrow.
Center-stage is a great place for a performer to be. However, the middle of your picture is not the best place for your subject. Bring your picture to life by simply moving your subject away from the middle of your picture.
The number one flash mistake is taking pictures beyond the flash's range. Why is this a mistake? Because pictures taken beyond the maximum flash range will be too dark. For many cameras, the maximum flash range is about five steps away.
Capture the emotion, catch the grins, tears, surprises, and hugs that make for memorable pictures. Keep your camera handy and turned on at your next celebration so you'll be ready for those spontaneous expressions.
To prevent red eye try these ideas. Ask your subject to look at your shoulder rather than directly at the camera. Turning on all the room lights also helps. If your camera has a "red-eye reduction" feature, use it.
Wouldn't you be crushed if your camera stopped? What if you ran out of film or filled up your picture card right at the crucial moment? The night before, check the batteries in your camera and snap a few pictures to make sure everything is working. Pack extra batteries and film or picture cards to take with you.
After you take a picture with most digital cameras, you can use the display screen to play back the image to make sure it looks good. Many cameras allow you to magnify this picture in the screen, so you can check for closed eyes or goofy expressions. You'll know right away if you need to try again.
Tell a story, any important event can become a picture story. An all-day outing is perfect for a photo story. Show the departure, the arrival, a picture of your destination's entry, a variety of events during the day, and the tired kids on their way home.
A plain background shows off the subject you are photographing. When you look through the camera viewfinder, force yourself to study the area surrounding your subject. |
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