====== Photographers: A Guide To Taking Better Pictures ====== Capturing life's special moments, in a meaningful way, is possible for anyone who goes out of their way to learn the nuances of photography. Though anyone can purchase a camera, not every person who holds one, will truly master it. Mastering the art of photography is a process that is learned and anyone who seeks out information can become a great photographer. Follow these tips to achieve your maximum potential behind the lens of your camera. Learn how to snap a picture quickly. Do not wait for your subject to take a certain pause, this might not happen. If you need to, take several pictures. You will get natural expressions and pauses, by taking pictures quickly. Your subject will probably have a rather rigid and artificial expression if you wait too long. Keep your arms in close to your body while holding your camera, and keep your hands on the bottom and sides of the camera. This helps prevent blurry photographs by keeping the movement of your camera to a minimum. Putting your hands beneath the camera and lens, instead of having them on top, prevents you from dropping your camera accidentally. One of the best ways for you to learn about photography is to study examples of how to hold your work and camera your subject during photo shoots. In addition, you can talk to someone who has been in photography for a long time to gain valuable insight on your craft. If necessary, pay attention to your lighting, and adjust the white balance. If you leave the white balance unchanged, photos taken inside can take on a yellow hue because of the artificial light. It is often not necessary to alter the lighting itself, when the white balance can adjusted to give you a wide variety of options. This can help your photos appear more professional. Here is a handy photo tip! Take the time to learn the ins and outs of shutter speed. Your camera actually has A,M,P and S settings. "P" means program mode. This will have the shutter speed ad aperture already set. If you have no idea what settings you want, "P" is a safe choice! Take photographs of insignificant items while you are travelling to, and visiting, your destination. Once you get home you will appreciate all the photos you have relive and taken the journey in your mind. Take a picture of the bus you took or the hotel lobby. Take pictures of the outside of a theater or your goofy doorman. You need to find a healthy mix of shutter aperture, ISO and speed. The picture exposure is dictate by these three items. Unless you're trying for a particular effect, you probably want to avoid taking shots that are over- or under-exposed. Play around with these three settings to see how they work together and which combination will create the most interesting shot. You need to make sure that you have the right white balance setting on your camera if you are taking pictures under fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent lights emit blue- or green-tinged light, leaving your subjects looking too cool. The appropriate setting will compensate for the red tones that your lighting environment lacks. Now that you have been enlightened by these simple photographic tips, grab your camera and get out there. That "magic moment" is just a click away, and the world won't stop spinning. So let your imagination run free, then capture the results for posterity. Only you can tell the photographic story that unfolds from your own unique point of view. Author: fotografia ślubna warszawa