Photograpy Tips

Get close!
I don't know what it is that makes people stand back and try
to capture everything in site into their picture. They include the
sky, the ground, the trees, and the neighbor's terrier.

All that scenery is great if you're taking a landscape panorama
photo. But when you just want that cute shot of your kid doing
what kids do, GET CLOSE!

Use the "rule of thirds!"
There's a simple rule of thumb called the rule of thirds. Simply
visualize your picture with three vertical lines, evenly spaced,
across your view finder, and then visualize three horizontal lines,
evenly spaced, running across your picture. You now have a
visual grid. Where each of those lines intersects is where the
main focus or attention of the subject matter is most favorable
for a correct balance of your composition.

Steady as she goes!
Having a steady hand is an all important factor in picture taking.
Even with today's image stabilizers a steady hand is still neces-
sary for sharp in-focus photos. There is a tendency, perhaps
because of image stabilizers in cameras or lenses, to quickly
shoot the picture before anyone moves or the moment is lost.
Slow down. Stay steady. Above all do not, I repeat, do not
hold that camera out at arms length.

I know, I know everyone does it. Don't! The next time you see someone taking a picture holding the
camera out in front of them trying to compose the shot watch their arms and hands. I guaran- tee you'll
see sway up and down and side to side. That causes blur. Even with camera stabilizers.