Digital cameras are one of the greatest inventions of modern times. We are so fortunate to have this modern convenience called Digital Photography. To be able to capture a precious moment or beautiful scene at the click of a button, is something we should not take for granted.
Many beginners find digital photography rather challenging and rightly so. Today, more and more digital cameras are being created and it seems like the more digital cameras they make, the more difficult they become to use.
I own a Canon Powershot S3 IS. I purchased this digital camera about a year ago and I still haven’t utilized all of the awesome little features this camera has to offer. Now you may not want or even need a camera with tons of features. It really depends on the type of pictures you plan on taking.
Regardless of the camera you own or are planning to own, you should have a well rounded knowledge of digital photography. I hope the following 20 tips for taking digital photography will prove to be useful in your quest for taking better photographs.
1. Know your camera. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is not taking time to learn about the features of your camera. Don’t be lazy. Read your instruction manual.
2 – When shooting sunny outdoor shots, try adjusting your white balance setting from auto to cloudy. The auto setting will make your shots appear too cold. When you change it to cloudy, it will increase the warmth of your pictures.
3 – If you are looking for superior image quality, the ability to use a variety of lenses and print large high quality photos, then considering a Digital SLR Camera.
4 – Use your flash outdoors. Sometimes, even on a sunny day outdoors, there is still a need for a flash. If the sun is directly over head or behind your subject, this can cause dark shadows to appear on the face. The flash will help lighten the subjects face.
5- Sometimes simply turning your camera and taking vertical shots can make a world of difference. Experiment more with vertical picture taking.
6 – Do not put your subjects directly in the center of your shot. Move your subject off center to inject more life into your photos.
7 – Learn how to hold your digital camera. One of the most common problems beginners face is the shaking of the camera because they are not holding it properly. Of course, the best way to avoid shaking the camera is to use a tripod. If you don’t have a tripod, then you should be holding your camera with two hands. Put one hand on the right hand side of your camera where you actually snap the photo and the other hand will support the weight of your camera. Depending on the camera, your left hand will either be positioned on the bottom or around your lens.
8 – Learn about the “Rule of Thirds”. This is a well known principle of photographic composition that every beginner should become familiar with. Do a search online and you will find many tutorials on this subject.
9 – Look at other photographers work. Just spending time studying the work of other photographers can provide loads of inspiration.
10 – Join online photography communities. Get active and ask questions.
11 – Do not compare your photography to anyone else.
12 – Do not copy the work of other photographers. Try and develop your own unique style.
13 – Do not leave your batteries in your camera if you don’t plan on using your camera for long periods of time. Some batteries run the risk of leaking and this can damage your camera.
14 – Subscribe to a good photography magazine. Read books on photography.
15 – Find experienced photographers to go out on shoots with.
16 – Post your photographs in online forums. Learn to accept criticism.
17 – Try taking your pictures in RAW format. RAW is a powerful option available in today’s digital cameras where no in-camera processing takes place. This allows you to do all processing using your favorite image editing software.
18 – Don’t buy the most expensive photography equipment right away. Practice and learn about photography using cheaper equipment first. After you have been taking pictures for a while, you will then know what kind of equipment you will need.
19 – Invest in a tripod. Some of us have very shaky hands. If you can’t stop the shakes, then get a tripod. It will make a world of difference.
20 – If you are not able to carry your equipment with you everywhere, make sure you have a note pad handy. This way if you find a nice shot, you can write it down and visit that location at a later date.
By: Ralph Serpe
About the Author:
Many beginners find digital photography rather challenging and rightly so. Today, more and more digital cameras are being created and it seems like the more digital cameras they make, the more difficult they become to use.
I own a Canon Powershot S3 IS. I purchased this digital camera about a year ago and I still haven’t utilized all of the awesome little features this camera has to offer. Now you may not want or even need a camera with tons of features. It really depends on the type of pictures you plan on taking.
Regardless of the camera you own or are planning to own, you should have a well rounded knowledge of digital photography. I hope the following 20 tips for taking digital photography will prove to be useful in your quest for taking better photographs.
1. Know your camera. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is not taking time to learn about the features of your camera. Don’t be lazy. Read your instruction manual.
2 – When shooting sunny outdoor shots, try adjusting your white balance setting from auto to cloudy. The auto setting will make your shots appear too cold. When you change it to cloudy, it will increase the warmth of your pictures.
3 – If you are looking for superior image quality, the ability to use a variety of lenses and print large high quality photos, then considering a Digital SLR Camera.
4 – Use your flash outdoors. Sometimes, even on a sunny day outdoors, there is still a need for a flash. If the sun is directly over head or behind your subject, this can cause dark shadows to appear on the face. The flash will help lighten the subjects face.
5- Sometimes simply turning your camera and taking vertical shots can make a world of difference. Experiment more with vertical picture taking.
6 – Do not put your subjects directly in the center of your shot. Move your subject off center to inject more life into your photos.
7 – Learn how to hold your digital camera. One of the most common problems beginners face is the shaking of the camera because they are not holding it properly. Of course, the best way to avoid shaking the camera is to use a tripod. If you don’t have a tripod, then you should be holding your camera with two hands. Put one hand on the right hand side of your camera where you actually snap the photo and the other hand will support the weight of your camera. Depending on the camera, your left hand will either be positioned on the bottom or around your lens.
8 – Learn about the “Rule of Thirds”. This is a well known principle of photographic composition that every beginner should become familiar with. Do a search online and you will find many tutorials on this subject.
9 – Look at other photographers work. Just spending time studying the work of other photographers can provide loads of inspiration.
10 – Join online photography communities. Get active and ask questions.
11 – Do not compare your photography to anyone else.
12 – Do not copy the work of other photographers. Try and develop your own unique style.
13 – Do not leave your batteries in your camera if you don’t plan on using your camera for long periods of time. Some batteries run the risk of leaking and this can damage your camera.
14 – Subscribe to a good photography magazine. Read books on photography.
15 – Find experienced photographers to go out on shoots with.
16 – Post your photographs in online forums. Learn to accept criticism.
17 – Try taking your pictures in RAW format. RAW is a powerful option available in today’s digital cameras where no in-camera processing takes place. This allows you to do all processing using your favorite image editing software.
18 – Don’t buy the most expensive photography equipment right away. Practice and learn about photography using cheaper equipment first. After you have been taking pictures for a while, you will then know what kind of equipment you will need.
19 – Invest in a tripod. Some of us have very shaky hands. If you can’t stop the shakes, then get a tripod. It will make a world of difference.
20 – If you are not able to carry your equipment with you everywhere, make sure you have a note pad handy. This way if you find a nice shot, you can write it down and visit that location at a later date.
By: Ralph Serpe
About the Author:
Ralph Serpe is Webmaster for http://www.creativespotlite.com/, a free arts and photography community for beginners. Click here for more free beginner digital photography tips and tutorials from CreativeSpotlite.Com. Be sure to also check out our Squidoo Lens on Digital Photography.
The camera has really changed from the old flash bulb cameras to the new digital camera’s that provide digital photography. When you use a digital camera, you are bound to get clear and precise photographs but this depends on who takes the photo.
Digital photography has been around for quite a while now and has actually phased the old camera’s that were in the market. Even though you might still see the old film cameras most people are opting for the newer technology and therefore turning to digital cameras.
This new age of digital photography out phased the old ways of processing film, however there are still some photographers who like to use film. Many of those who use film are actually photographic artist who often showcase their photos in galleries.
The main reason that this new form of photography has become a big hit is because there are various ways that you can use the digital camera. Some of this ways include directly printing out your photographs by connecting it to your printer. You can also use your computer to store your photographs and then print them later. You can also take them to a photo store and have them processed and you can get full blown photos. Nowadays you will find that camera’s do not need film and are instead full of memory that stores the images taken.
Many changes came with digital cameras like the fact you don’t need rolls of film anymore and you don’t have to keep winding the camera to rewind the roll. Another difference that came with digital cameras is that you don’t have look through a hole to see how the picture will come out. There is a screen for looking and you can snap a photo any time as long as your batteries are charged well.
By: Peter Gitundu
About the Author:
Digital photography has been around for quite a while now and has actually phased the old camera’s that were in the market. Even though you might still see the old film cameras most people are opting for the newer technology and therefore turning to digital cameras.
This new age of digital photography out phased the old ways of processing film, however there are still some photographers who like to use film. Many of those who use film are actually photographic artist who often showcase their photos in galleries.
The main reason that this new form of photography has become a big hit is because there are various ways that you can use the digital camera. Some of this ways include directly printing out your photographs by connecting it to your printer. You can also use your computer to store your photographs and then print them later. You can also take them to a photo store and have them processed and you can get full blown photos. Nowadays you will find that camera’s do not need film and are instead full of memory that stores the images taken.
Many changes came with digital cameras like the fact you don’t need rolls of film anymore and you don’t have to keep winding the camera to rewind the roll. Another difference that came with digital cameras is that you don’t have look through a hole to see how the picture will come out. There is a screen for looking and you can snap a photo any time as long as your batteries are charged well.
By: Peter Gitundu
About the Author:
Peter Gitundu Researches And Reports On Digital Cameras. For more information on Digital Photography, Visit His Site At DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
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