Everyone loves snapping photos. It is generally because those photographers know more tricks of the trade than the average joe blow, and they pour masses of effort into their shots. Listed below are some tricks that many photographers use for getting great shots.
Take your pictures quickly. If you wait, the subject may move or something may move in to block your view. Taking pictures faster is better.
Do not make your camera settings too complicated. Learn how to use your camera one feature at a time. Learn each one completely before moving on. This puts you mind on taking the picture quickly rather than messing with all the dials and screens on your camera.
When traveling, start taking pictures as soon as you leave. Once you get to your location, you can find some good places to take photos, but you should take some original shots as well. Take pictures of the journey. An airport provides lots of interesting, unique subjects for taking great pictures.
There is a feature on the camera called white balance, manually play around with it. Indoor lighting will often be tainted with yellow tints from bulbs and flourescent fixtures. By changing the white balance feature on your camera this will be reduced and you will notice a whole different quality to your photographs. This will instantly change a so-so photo into a professional-looking shot.
Before going on a trip, make sure you carefully pack the equipment. Take as many lenses as you think you will need, and do not forget to take extra batteries and cleaning accessories. Never pack more than you need. Think about which items will be convenient for taking on your trip.
Take a few pictures of vacation souveniers from your trips. You could take a picture of the store where you bought something or simply photograph the object with an original background. In this way, you can re-live the experiences that tell the story of your trip and the mementos you chose to bring back home with you.
When you are finally ready to start taking photographs, experiment with a variety of camera settings. Before you realize it, your picture’s quality will increase!
