Arts and Photography

Is taking digital photos something you are having a little trouble getting your head around? Maybe you've been at it for a while and just haven't been able to produce that one SHOT that you have been hoping to capture. I hope you're not the one that was in charge of taking photos that day at your child's birthday party or that amazingly fun trip you took and all of your digital photos came out really bad. Our photos capture memorable moments in our lives and there is nothing more frustrating than having those memories captured in a bad photo.

Here Are Some Tips for You

First things first. You as the photographer are responsible for how a digital photo comes out, not the equipment that was used. Consider that there have been some amazing digital photos taken with a simple point and shoot camera, and at the same time there have been just terrible shots taken with very expensive digital cameras. Never fear, simply apply these tips to your digital photography game next time you are taking digital photos, and in no time you will be taking digital photos like a pro.

Increase your digicam know how
Does this sound familiar? This is simple but effective. When you purchase your digital camera don't bring it home, rip off the plastic and just start shooting photos all willy nilly. You briefly flick through the hundred page camera manual and then never look at it again. Take your time and read the owner's manual. This was placed in the same package as the digital camera for a reason, for you to read it and comprehend what you read. Learn how to control exposure, how to use different camera modes and how to use the flash. You will learn how to completely use your digital camera as an extension of your imagination. The knowledge you gain about the camera will be invaluable when you're out in the field taking those special photos. Absorbing the knowledge from your owner's manual is invaluable for knowing what to do when you are in your element while shooting.

Control the Flash
Your flash is important. You must learn through trial and error when and when not to use it. Me myself, I don't rely completely on my auto flash. It all depends on the scenery and the situation. As you gain experience you come to see that the flash can be both good and bad in different indoor settings.

Macro Mode
Most digital cameras come equipped with macro mode. You will find this setting very helpful when you want to take close up shots of some of your smallest subjects. My Canon PowerShot shows the symbol of a flower while this setting is enabled. Read your manual to see how your own is displayed.

On The Level
A most fundamental rule to any photography is to hold your device level as possible. On the display screen try to look for the horizontal lines and use them as guides.

Tripod
For all beginners tripods are an essential to the photography arsenal. When will you need a tripod? Well, under low-light conditions or trying to capture fast moving objects of course. Or when taking night shots on city streets, for example. The new pocket tripod has been my new best friend. For personal use, you don't need a huge one just simple and compact and easy to pack.

ISO Setting
The ISO setting on digital cameras is very helpful. The ISO setting of any digital camera essentially controls it's sensitivity to light. This is where you have control of setting your digital camera's sensitivity to light.

Omar Erwin has developed a passion for digital photos and its many different avenues. This passion has driven him to write a book not just for beginners of digital cameras and digital photos, but for all who love participating in digital photography. You may get your free copy as a gift by going to http://www.omarerwin.com/gift.html

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