You can spend thousands of dollars on photography equipment, but a high-performance camera can only do so much. A photographer must know everything about photography to capture the best quality images.
The Rule Of Thirds
Learning how to photograph images using this technique is a secret used by professionals for many years.
Think of two lines vertical and two lines horizontally that create nine square boxes on the camera screen of the image.
Moving the focal point in the image to some other box area can make the photograph more appealing.
Keep The Camera Steady
Bad photos are the result of image blur. A tripod is a must-have tool for anyone who is taking photographs using a slow shutter speed setting.
Photographers who take pictures of waterfalls can make the water silky smooth by using slow shutter speeds with a sturdy tripod.
Remember to never use a shutter speed slower than the focal length.
Exposure Triangle
Learning all about Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO makes good quality images.
Auto Mode is an excellent setting for people beginning in photography to learn more about their cameras.
Learning how to use different settings in Manual Mode is how people make incredible photographs.
Using Filters
Filters can create stunning beauty in photography. A polarizing filter will make scenery greener and the sky a vivid dark blue.
Filters used on the camera lens can protect it from scratches, dust and dirt accumulation.
Sense Of Depth
Always use a sturdy tripod to stabilize the camera when taking photographs of scenery or a subject captured in a landscape type image.
Use a wide-angle lens for panoramic views. You will be using smaller aperture settings with slower shutter speeds.
The sense of depth makes the viewer feel as if they are where the image is taken.
Uncomplicated Backgrounds
Keeping it simple is a cardinal rule in photography.
A beautiful female wearing a wedding dress might be the focal point of the image.
Use an uncomplicated background to enhance the woman wearing the dress.
This makes her the reason why the photo was taken without unnecessary distractions.
Leave The Flash For Outdoors
Using flash indoors can ruin good images. Here is how to make images without flash but have a blurred background effect.
Push the ISO up to a setting from 800 to 1,600. Use a wide aperture with the camera on a sturdy tripod for stabilization.
More light reaches the sensor inside the camera that provides the blur in the background.
Correct ISO Settings
This setting controls how the camera is affected by light. At night, an ISO setting from 400 to 3,200 will make the camera more sensitive to light.
Low ISO settings of 100 are perfect for images taken in sunny conditions.
Motion Panning
This is a great technique for capturing subjects in motion in images. Use the tripod to get good movement without camera shake.
Set the shutter speed two steps lower than necessary.
Press the shutter button halfway to lock focus on the subject.
Press the button to take the shot while following the subject, as they’re moving.
Adjusting Shutter Speed Settings
Learning to use different settings can create stunning images.
Try setting the shutter speed at 4 seconds using a tripod for stability at night. You can see light trails from a subject such as a ferris wheel or a merry-go-round.
Always use a tripod with the camera when using slow shutter speeds to prevent camera shake. You want the blurred movement without any other distortion of the subject.
