When an amateur photographer first discovers the fantastic photos
that they can take with their digital camera, there is often no
stopping them from taking snapshots of everything that they can.
However, there are some techniques that the professionals use in order
to make sure that they capture the perfect image, and the novice can do
well to learn these 'tips of the trade.'
Focus On The Main Object
When trying to capture the perfect image, you really need to make sure that you are focusing the viewer's attention on the person or object that you wanted to capture in the first place. Many amateurs make the mistake of trying to cram as much into their pictures as possible, but the trick here is to remember the phrase, 'less is more', because a photo that has a lot going on in it can detract the eyes of the people looking at the photo, to elsewhere rather than on the main subject. Secondly, you do not always have to make sure that the main subject or item is centered in the frame; this is a rule that has been around for as long as people have been taking photos, however, this is not always the best solution and sometimes the best photos have the main object off center.
Get as Close as You Can
There are many digital cameras on the market that are coming with powerful zoom lenses, and although these can be great fun to use, you can lose a bit of the clarity of the picture when using zoom and this especially applies to digital zoom rather than optical zoom. The thing to remember is, if you can get close to the subject then do so, try to avoid using the zoom if the option is there to get closer to the object. Also one thing that makes a good photo, is when you can draw the viewer into the photograph with a well placed item, such as a road or fence or even a doorway that gives the impression of being in the picture.
Don't Get Left in The Dark
It is no good following the above tips if you do not get the most important thing right from the beginning, and that is light. You will probably not have access to professional lighting so you are going to have to make good use of the available light as well as the flash that comes with your digital camera.
Focus On The Main Object
When trying to capture the perfect image, you really need to make sure that you are focusing the viewer's attention on the person or object that you wanted to capture in the first place. Many amateurs make the mistake of trying to cram as much into their pictures as possible, but the trick here is to remember the phrase, 'less is more', because a photo that has a lot going on in it can detract the eyes of the people looking at the photo, to elsewhere rather than on the main subject. Secondly, you do not always have to make sure that the main subject or item is centered in the frame; this is a rule that has been around for as long as people have been taking photos, however, this is not always the best solution and sometimes the best photos have the main object off center.
Get as Close as You Can
There are many digital cameras on the market that are coming with powerful zoom lenses, and although these can be great fun to use, you can lose a bit of the clarity of the picture when using zoom and this especially applies to digital zoom rather than optical zoom. The thing to remember is, if you can get close to the subject then do so, try to avoid using the zoom if the option is there to get closer to the object. Also one thing that makes a good photo, is when you can draw the viewer into the photograph with a well placed item, such as a road or fence or even a doorway that gives the impression of being in the picture.
Don't Get Left in The Dark
It is no good following the above tips if you do not get the most important thing right from the beginning, and that is light. You will probably not have access to professional lighting so you are going to have to make good use of the available light as well as the flash that comes with your digital camera.
