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4 Tips for the amateur digital photographer
Taking great digital photos isn't difficult, although if you're new to digital
cameras, you may be worried about messing up your shots. The great thing about
digital cameras is that, unlike traditional film cameras, you can take as many
shots as your memory card can hold - and you can delete them from your memory
card to create more space when it gets filled up.
Here are a four tips that can help make your photography hobby more a bit more
fun and fulfilling:
- Use your new digital camera frequently. The more you use it, the
better you'll get. The more familiar you get with it, the more you'll find
yourself using its features with great ease.
Taking lots of shots gets you familiar with your new camera. You should also try
out different features, and see what effect they will have on your photos.
Adjust settings, because the default settings may not be the very best one for
certain photographic conditions.
- Always be on the lookout for natural light. Natural light is the best
light for taking photos. When shooting indoors, check out windows. However,
direct sunlight coming through a window is not the best choice. A softer, more
indirect light from a window works well for better photos.
If you can, take a few test shots beside different windows so you can determine
which window gives you the best natural lighting.
- Get rid of red-eye by using the red-eye reduction feature on your
digital camera - most digital cameras now offer this feature. If you have an
external flash, try holding it to the left or the right of your camera. And
again, try using natural light if possible.
And if worse comes to worse, and you still end up with red-eye, pop your digital
image into an image editor. Many basic ones offer a red-eye reduction feature,
and this feature really does work.
- Tripods are handy when taking close-ups. Portable, quality tripods
are not that expensive, and will prove invaluable if you like taking close-ups
or zooming in.
When using a tripod, make sure that you set it on a stable surface. And steer
away from cheaper quality tripods, as these tend to be more unstable. You don't
want to risk damaging your digital camera because of an unsteady tripod.
Don't be afraid to experiment. With a digital camera, you don't run the risk of
wasting your film, and while occasionally you might run out of space on your
memory card, it's easy to delete photos from the card to create the space you
need.
About the author: John Hudson has a keen interest in photography and digital
cameras. You can visit him at
DigitalCameraPhotographyTips.com.
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