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Friday, November 13, 2009

The Professionals Tricks To Great Photographs

By Dan Feildman

Undoubtedly there is no other industry that has been hit with such a tremendous growth over the past 20 years than the electronics field.

Technology has changed many things but no where is it more evident than with digital photography. Digital photographs give instant access to the photos you have taken and has eliminated the need for and film processing.

Cameras on the market today are priced to fit everyone's budget and the the point and click ease with which you can now take photos guarantees everyone can now enjoy this wonderful art. Digital technology allows people to either develop their photos on their own, using photo editing computer software programs, or print their photos directly from their cameras or memory cards. You can even distribute your photos to family and friends through email or photo sharing websites.

However, for many people out there photography is about more than a simple point and click. Professional and amateur photographers alike consider photography an art form and believe that the simple act of taking a photograph requires planning, patience and effort. To these people the act of taking a photograph is not so simple.

Here are a few tips to help you take better pictures:

1. Try to eliminate shadows on your subject when taking photos on bright sunny days. You can do this by using your cameras flash feature which should get rid of shadows that might appear when the sun is at an angle.

2. Choose a pleasing backdrop, preferably something that suits the atmosphere you want to create. For more serious photographs, a subtle backdrop that is not too distracting is best.

3. Pay attention to who is walking in and out of your photograph, especially if you are in crowds. There is nothing worse than having strangers walking through your photograph.

4. Tell your subjects what you are looking for prior to taking the photo. Giving directions will help you get the shot you want the first time. This is especially important if you are taking photographs of an important event such as a graduation or wedding. To ensure you create lasting memories, instruct people to smile, ask them to fix their hair if it's unruly, etc.

5. When taking outdoors shots photographers should avoid going head to head with the sun. This makes the people in the picture appear as if they are enshrouded in shadows!

6. Candid, informal photographs are best. These are more exciting to look at than staged, posed shots. Take photos of your friends and family when they are at ease and just having a great time.

Practice and patience are the key elements to taking great photographs. Don't let your life's memories pass you by, take photographs of the ones you love.

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