basic photography techniques

Basic Photography Techniques

For getting the hang of photography, you need to know some basic photography techniques. The more you handle the camera, the more used to you would be with it and you would get to know the intricacies of photography.

Moments once gone cannot be brought back. Hence, having some knowledge of photography comes in handy when there are such moments to capture. It is important to familiarize yourself with the basic photography techniques in order to click some amazing pictures. Have a look at them. Know your Camera You cannot click good pictures if you do not know your camera inside out. So, start off with getting to know your camera thoroughly. Keep on checking the manual every now and then. Read the manual properly and as you read it, see the corresponding function of your camera. You can learn the minute tricks and details by this. From the exposure to the lens, you will get all the basic photography terms from it. Flash Keep experimenting with the flash till you don't get it correct. A cardinal rule while you are clicking photographs is to control the flash. It is important to know when to keep the flash on and when not to. For instance, when you are clicking pictures outdoors, on a bright sunny day, turning off the flash would be a better idea. If the subject is in the shade, you can consider using the flash. Macro Mode Most of the digital cameras have a macro mode these days, which is perfect for taking close up shots of something like flowers or even insects. Choose a subject, turn on the macro mode, and go as close to the subject as the camera would allow you to. But take care that you focus properly before you click. Maintaining Level Whenever and whatever you click, one of the most important thing is to hold the camera properly at the appropriate level. One of the ways to gauge whether you have held the camera at the correct level is to look for the horizontal lines. These lines will guide you about the correct level of your camera. If you are clicking a sunset, make use of horizon as the reference line. Tripod In your basic photography skills, the knowledge of using a tripod is essential. When there are low light conditions and you want to click pictures, the tripod comes into picture. In addition, tripod is useful to click images of a moving subject. It gives stability to the shot in situations where you may not be able to keep your hands stable. ISO Setting The sensitivity to light is controlled by the ISO setting in the camera and thus it is one of the very important functions of a camera. This setting has to be changed according to the subject. To get acquainted with this, experiment with it. A good tip is, when you are taking a still shot, always use a low ISO setting. On the contrary, if you are clicking a moving object, a higher ISO will work better. Memory Make sure that you have enough memory in your camera before you start with the photography. If you have the traditional camera, keep enough camera rolls. Imagine if you are on a holiday in a fabulous location and your camera runs out of memory space! Getting to know these basic techniques will make the activity of taking photographs much easier and enjoyable. Who knows you might land up finding a lucrative career option for yourself in the process!

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