5 Beginning Photography Tips for Better Photos Now

March 27, 2008

Use the following beginning photography tips to help your photos go from amateur to professional.

1. What is in the background? What is behind your subject? Is a tree growing out of your subjects head? Anything that can distract from the subject should be removed from your camera’s viewfinder. Removing distractions and clutter is one of the best ways to get professional quality photos.

2. Look at life in the available light. If it’s light enough to read a book outside and your camera has the option to turn off the flash then use the available light feature on your camera. Flashes that are built into cameras can create a pale skin look. If your inside move to an area where there is enough daylight to use the available light feature.

3. Ready. Aim. Before you shoot try aiming down when taking a photo of a person, not just straight on. Move a little to the side and use a three quarter view, so more of the face is shown. This will also help slim your subject.

4. Focus. Move in closer. Fill the frame with your subject.

5. Should the subject be dead center? Not always a good idea. Move slightly off center. Use the rule of thirds, which is a principle taught in art that is based on the theory that the eye goes naturally to a point about two-thirds up the page.

Following these tips will start you on your way to better, more powerful photographs that others will comment on for years to come.

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