| Taking pictures is a fun hobby which, unlike most | | | | other details to be included in the picture. |
| other activities, provides you a lifetime of tangible, | | | | Another important consideration when positioning |
| visible memories. | | | | your camera is to take all pictures without any |
| Below are some tips to help you take great | | | | other objects in your hands, including gloves. |
| pictures. | | | | Otherwise, you might inadvertently block the |
| Indoor Shots | | | | camera lens and cut off part of your intended |
| Taking sharp pictures indoors can be difficult for a | | | | picture. |
| beginning photographer when the camera mode is | | | | Taking Pictures Outdoors |
| set to the 'manual' setting and he must focus | | | | Because of the brightness of the sun, taking |
| using his own skills. On the other hand, switching | | | | pictures outdoors is best with a film of ISO 100. |
| the camera to 'auto' will enable the camera to do | | | | People are often uncomfortable with the sun's |
| the focus work automatically, normally providing a | | | | heat or light in their eyes when posing for a |
| great picture. | | | | picture. Consequently, a better spot would be a |
| The flash is also an important camera setting. | | | | shady location or perhaps under an umbrella. |
| When a picture is blurred, this is usually caused by | | | | At times photographers have a problem with dark |
| a lack of required light. Using the flash helps to | | | | pictures even outdoors. This is typically caused |
| avoid this problem. If you are in doubt, though, | | | | when the camera lens is in front of direct sunlight. |
| take two pictures - one with, and the other | | | | To avoid this, always ensure that the sun is |
| without the flash, then compare your results. | | | | behind the camera, or use a flash instead. |
| Batteries, Batteries, Batteries | | | | Lock it In |
| Check the camera batteries regularly to ensure | | | | Cameras available today have a built-in feature of |
| they have sufficient power available to use the | | | | locking in the focus of their subjects before the |
| flash, as it consumes a lot of battery power. Low | | | | shot is actually snapped. To make use of this |
| remaining power can be detected easily when the | | | | feature all you have to do is to focus your |
| flash doesn't activate while taking a shot. | | | | target, then press the shutter halfway without |
| Avoiding Glare on Pictures | | | | completely pressing it. After a brief pause to |
| While using the flash, make sure a mirror or white | | | | ensure the picture in the frame looks clear, then |
| surface is not in the direct line of the shot. Either | | | | press the shutter completely to complete the |
| of those would result in a sharp brightness over | | | | picture. |
| your shot and a poor quality photo. A shot should | | | | Your Background |
| be taken in the opposite direction of such these | | | | Another important factor to consider when taking |
| surfaces. | | | | a shot is to be aware of the background. Take |
| Frame and Focus | | | | notice of each detail such as walls, trees, plants, |
| While taking a shot make sure that your subject | | | | etc. You don't want your picture "infiltrated" with |
| is centered in your picture and not off to one | | | | undesirable objects through careless inclusion. |
| side. Also focus on the subject before considering | | | | |