Digital Photography Techniques

Sometimes even very simple digital photography techniques can make a big improvement in your photography. Here are some tips and techniques to help you take great digital photos:

1. If you have a problem keeping the camera steady, use a tripod. Camera shake results in out of focus photos, one of the worse mistakes a beginner can make.

2. Don't be afraid to flip the camera over. In other words, decide of the subject of you photo will look better photographed in  landscape or portrait style. Sometimes great pictures are ruined by simply not turning the camera sideways and getting a better viewpoint.

3. Frame your photo carefully. Be sure not to cut off parts of peoples arms and legs. If you can't get the entire subject in the frame, choose carefully what you want to focus on and try not to cut at joints such as neck, elbows, wrists, knees, ankle.  Generally photos look better cut at midpoint of arms or legs, not at joints.

4. Pay attention to what is in the background, not just the subject. A great subject won't look very good if there is trash or clutter in the background so learn to pay attention to what else can be seen in the photo and move it if necessary. The background should compliment your subject, not distract from it.

5. Always make sure you have adequate lighting. If you cannot afford professional lights, use shop lights until you can. For outdoor photos of people, cardboard covered in aluminum foil or sometimes a white sheet will work as a reflector if you can't yet afford to buy one yet.

Trying the easy photography techniques should result in an immediate boast to your photo quality.