Remember the olden days when you had no idea how your photos would look until they were developed? Digital cameras eliminate this problem but there’s more to taking a great photo than just pointing and shooting. Here are some easy tips that separate the amateurs from the pros:
*In Your Face - Don’t be afraid to get up close and personal when you’re taking pictures of people. If you’re not able to get in close, use the optical zoom instead of the digital zoom as the digital feature causes blurriness.
*Know Your Modes - Don't just set your mode to “Auto” and hope for the best. Get to know all your camera’s scene modes such as "Portrait", "Night Mode", "Kids & Pets", etc. as they'll make a huge difference to the sharpness and quality of your photo.
*Practice Makes Perfect - A common frustration is shutter delay caused by autofocus. One solution is to press the shutter release button halfway down to lock the camera’s focus and when you’re ready to shoot, fully press the button and the photo will immediately be taken.
*Light it Up - Photography’s about capturing light so it’s best to take your photos outside as household light often shows up yellow. Turn the lights on if you're inside and make sure to hold your hand steady so the shot isn’t blurry. Turning your flash off can sometimes help.
The Internet offers many tips for the budding photographer including composition and lighting tricks. Improving the quality of your photographs isn’t about buying a more expensive camera; it’s about understanding the camera you already have.
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