With today’s camera technology it seems that anyone can take pictures to a decent standard. The film camera’s of old had none of the inbuilt computer technology and circuitry that is present today.
Despite all the software such as face recognition that help you get a better picture, there is still a huge difference between the photo’s of those who know what they are doing and those who don’t.
With a few tips though, you can improve your photography vastly:
Practice. The single best way to improve your pictures is with practice. The more you try things the more you learn. Ask for constructive feedback from anyone you know that can teach you more. Enrolling in one of the many part-time courses offered around the country will help immensely but you can teach yourself if need be. With today’s digital camera’s the feedback is instant – if you are taking pictures you can see straight away the effect the settings you are using have and can take a decision to try a better angle or a different setting and see if that improves your shot.
Move in closer. Most people are afraid to get in close with the camera, yet it usually improves your shot. For a picture to have impact the subject needs to fill the frame. If, for example ,you wanted a picture of a baby you would do well to get its face filling the frame. It might feel weird to get in physically very close to your subject but this can be overcome by using a longer focal length lens. A picture where the baby is only part of the frame is less powerful, unless the background is adding something.
Experimenting can push your boundaries in exciting new ways. Try doing long exposures with water to get different effects. You may need to invest in a neutral density filter which blocks out light from the lens but will not affect the colours in any way. You can also have a go at star trails or moving a light source such as a sparkler about in the dark to give a trail.
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