Photo Tip of the Week

Photo Tip #1 - 10/24/2005

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.


Photo Tip #2 - 10/24/2005

Hold your camera steady when taking a picture and gently press the shutter release. If you press the shutter release quickly and firmly, you will more than likely get a blurry photo due to camera movement.


Photo Tip #3 - 10-31-2005

Eye to eye contact is as important in a photograph as it is in real life. Try getting down to eye level with your subject or even try getting down to ground level to photograph a friend or maybe even your pet. Expressions will look more natural and the background will look much better as well.

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Photo Tip #4 - 11-7-2005

Move In Close

Try to fill your camera's viewfinder or LCD screen with your subject. Your photograph will appear more interesting and much more personal. However, don't get too close to your subject. . The closest focusing distance for most cameras is about three feetor about one step away from your subject. If you are closer than that, your picture will more than likely be blurry.

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Photo Tip # 5 11-14-2005

Take Candid Photos

It isn't always necessary to have the people in your photos pose for the picture. Take a variety of pictures of your subjects working, playing, or just having some friendly fun conversation. However... be patient and above all, be ready for that special moment.


Photo Tip #6 - 11-28-2005

Keep Horizons Out of the Middle

Place the horizon in your photograph either above or below the center of the picture. Rarely place the horizon in the middle.


Photo Tip # 7 - 12-11-2005

The Rule of Thirds

One of the most important "rules" in photography is the Rule of Thirds.

It works like this: When you are looking through your camera's viewfinder, you should imagine lines dividing your viewfinder into thirds both vertically and horizontally. It is important to place the subject of your photograph close to where these lines intersect or cross each other. Rarely, should you place your subject in the middle of the picture.

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