Friday, 9 March 2012

Photography Advice That Will Improve The Photos You Take

By Arthur Gingerman


Photography has come a long way since the first days of film. Now it is without hesitation that you can take a multitude of pictures and later sort through them or edit them to your choosing. This article will go over the best ways that you can make use of technology in regards to your camera.

The right lighting is very important when establishing a certain tone or mood. Be clear about the type of lighting you want in your photographs and don't just settle for whatever lighting is available.

Produce black and white photos with more clarity and impact by shooting original pictures in color and converting them to black and white on your computer. Computer image editing software often gives you much more control than your camera's black and white filter.

Use a polarizing lens filter on your camera to minimize glare from direct sunlight and to create an even distribution of light. This is essential when shooting in direct sunlight, but also can be beneficial in any lighting situation. Think of polarizing lens filters as sunglasses for your camera. They are inexpensive, easy to attach and have the added benefit of protecting your expensive lenses from scratches.

On your smart phone (as long as it has a camera), keep a special inspiration album within your photos. Every day you may stumble upon some amazing, inspirational idea, moment or place. Snap photos of these locales and moments, and store them in this inspiration album. Next time you are looking to try something new with your photography, look back to your inspiration folder for some great brainstorming ideas!

An important tip to consider with photography is to be sure that you manually set your white balance. This is important because your camera does not always know what white is, even with the preset options. Bring a white card with you and use it to set the white balance in the environment that you are shooting.

Change the direction of your camera's flash to avoid the appearance of red eye. When a flash goes off directly in line with someone's eyes, the result can be red eye. Reducing red eye will improve the quality of your pictures and give your subjects a more realistic appearance.

A lot has changed since the camera was first invented. You want to make sure that you are using your technology to your advantage in every way that you can. Hopefully the information in this article will be useful to you and will enhance your photography skills greatly.




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