Saturday 1 May 2010

Photography Tips

So you’ve just picked up your first SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera. You've read the manual and surfed the web, and now you're ready to start taking some Pulitzer- grade photography. Right? Sure! But before you hit the pavement with your camera in-hand and film rolls in your bag, take a moment to read over these five tips that can help push your work from great to amazing.

1. Dump the Flash

While it’s true that professional photographers often do use a flash or complicated light rigs, you shouldn't need a flash in most lighting conditions. Subjects taken in natural light often look more natural and have more detail and depth than pictures taken with a flash. Additionally, ditching the flash for the first week or so will make you intimately familiar with how your camera works with light – an invaluable skill for the beginning photographer.

2. Turn Off Auto Focus

There's no arguing that a camera that auto-focuses is infinitely handy and easy to use. However, focusing on the fly is an important tool in any photographer's toolbox. Considering the sad fact that cameras do not understand your intent, it's up to you to make sure you're focused on the right thing at the right time. It's amazing how interesting an image can be when you let the focus be out of the direct center of the frame, so don't forget to set your camera to manual from time to time.

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