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Taking better pictures

Taking better pictures. Choose the right camera. Camera phone/webcam Point and Shoot SLR (Single-Lens Reflex). Choose the right camera. Resolution, AKA Megapixels (MP) 2 or less – cell phones, cheap webcams. Useless for print, but okay – barely – for Web use. Get something better ASAP.

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Taking better pictures

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  1. Taking better pictures

  2. Choose the right camera

  3. Camera phone/webcam Point and Shoot SLR (Single-Lens Reflex) Choose the right camera

  4. Resolution, AKA Megapixels (MP) 2 or less – cell phones, cheap webcams. Useless for print, but okay – barely – for Web use. Get something better ASAP. Choose the right camera

  5. Resolution, AKA Megapixels (MP) 2 or less – cell phones, cheap webcams. Useless for print, but okay – barely – for Web use. Get something better ASAP. 3-5 – small point and shoot cameras. Gives decent prints up to 8 x 10, good starter level. Choose the right camera

  6. Resolution, AKA Megapixels (MP) 2 or less – cell phones, cheap webcams. Useless for print, but okay – barely – for Web use. Get something better ASAP. 3-5 – small point and shoot cameras. Gives decent prints up to 8 x 10, good starter level. 7+ – better point and shoot, basic SLR digital. Approaching pro level, nice to have. Choose the right camera

  7. Digital vs optical zoom Optical zoom actually zooms; digital zoom crops the image. Higher optical zoom is better; higher digital zoom is (essentially) meaningless. Choose the right camera

  8. Built-in flash versus external Most P&S cameras will have built-in flash; many SLRs have the option as well. The built-in flash is convenient and okay for most general use. An external flash has better control and range, but costs extra. Choose the right camera

  9. Other features to consider: Variety of settings LCD Screen size Type of batteries Type (and size) of memory card Choose the right camera

  10. Memory cards: Resolution helps determine size. Get the biggest you can afford. 4 MP: at least 256 MB 5 MP: at least 512 MB 6+ MP: At least 1GB Having two memory cards and keeping one empty is a good idea. Choose the right camera

  11. Read the instructions. Use the viewfinder – it uses less battery and it’s steadier. (Use the LCD when doing macro closeups) Try out features to learn how they work Make a cheat sheet of how to find the features you use most. Get a tripod Get to know your camera

  12. Photo composition techniques

  13. Rule of thirds – divide the photo into 9 equal parts; the picture will be more interesting if the main elements fall along the lines, especially at the junctures of the lines. Photo Composition Techniques

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  16. Framing – using elements to frame the main element makes the picture more interesting. Photo composition techniques

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  18. Simpler is often better; one subject and a simple background is better than a cluttered photo. Photo composition techniques

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  21. Leave space in front of a moving object to draw interest into the photo rather than out of it. Photo composition techniques

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  24. Use leading lines to pull the eye into the picture. The lines can be obvious, such as a fencerow or buildings, or implied, such as a series of similar objects. (People, cars, etc.) Photo composition techniques

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  29. Use geometric shapes (triangles especially) to make pictures more interesting. You can often find shapes by changing your angle of view so that you aren’t looking at the subject squarely. Photo composition techniques

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  32. Use balanced arrangements of the visual elements to keep pictures from looking lopsided. Photo composition techniques

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  36. Watch for background elements intruding into the foreground. Photo composition techniques

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