| Here are some guidelines for better pictures using | | | | be more exposed to light. You must learn the |
| a digital SLR camera: | | | | proper length of exposure so that images will not |
| Simplicity - Remove any clutter from the scene | | | | appear as blurry. |
| you are shooting. Zoom in to capture the part | | | | ISO speeds - Digital cameras have ISO speeds |
| you want to emphasize. | | | | ranging from 100 to 800. The higher the ISO, the |
| Rule of thirds - You will find this rule mentioned a | | | | higher the camera's sensitivity to light's exposure. |
| lot and it's a great way to capture a moving | | | | Be sure to master using this element along with |
| object. Just imagine a tic-tac-toe frame and | | | | the camera's aperture and shutter speeds. |
| capture the subject from one of the two sides. | | | | Lens/Filters - Just about all digital SLR cameras |
| Shapes and lines - Move five to ten feet away to | | | | allow you attache different lenses. |
| the side to capture a straight line at an angle. | | | | Lenses can be categorized as follows:a. A macro |
| Vantage point - Shoot a picture at a lower | | | | lens allows you to get closer to objects like |
| vantage point. Increasing the height away from | | | | insects and flowersb. A wide angle lens is used for |
| the object can reduce its significance. | | | | capturing landmarks, and large and wide |
| Balance - However, unbalanced or asymmetrical | | | | sceneriesc. A telephoto lens allows longer zooms |
| objects are often more visually stimulating than | | | | that let you get close to objects that are far |
| balanced objects. | | | | away, like birds in trees. |
| Framing - Use the frames of windows to capture | | | | Filters can be used to:a. soften the effect of the |
| an outdoor scene. Use doors and walls of a | | | | imageb. provide blurring on the edges for portraits |
| building to capture a walking person. | | | | that have sensitive moodsc. add light flares for |
| Indoor photographs - Natural lighting can produce | | | | the image to be more dramaticd. to reduce glare |
| excellent candid shots instead of the flash, but be | | | | so that pictures appear more saturated, crisp, and |
| sure to use a tripod. | | | | vivid. |
| Camera adjustments - The aperture allows light | | | | Once you have understood and mastered the |
| to enter. You must learn how to adjust this | | | | important points on digital photography and |
| properly and appropriately so that images will not | | | | capturing pictures, you will soon see that it is easy |
| appear as either very bright or very dim. | | | | to capture great images with even the simplest |
| Lowering the shutter speed allows the image to | | | | of cameras. |