Photography Tips and Tricks

If you want to make your digital pictures better, then use these seven simple tips.

Fill’er Up!
No matter what you’re photographing, always fill your viewfinder or LCD screen with your subject. This adds the most interest to your photo and really makes your subject the star.
Avoid Face Shadows
No matter what your lighting, you can still end up with shadows. Shadows on the face can be aging and not very flattering. Use your camera’s fill flash to remove the little shadows around the eyes and chin.
Go Vertical
When shooting tall subjects, turn your camera on its side so that the viewfinder is vertical. This makes filling up your viewfinder much easier, and you don’t have to back up as far to get a good shot.
No Aliens, Please
Everyone has probably given someone bunny ears in a photo before. The “bunny ear” effect can happen on accident, too. Never pose people so that their heads are right in front of light poles, car antennas, tree trunks, or other vertical object. It will look like your subject has something weird growing out of their heads, which isn’t very attractive.
Get Level
Don’t always shoot photos straight on. Straight ahead photos are boring. Don’t be afraid to get on your knees to shoot smaller objects or to stand on things to get a better angle. Professional photographers get such great shots because they aren’t afraid to go low or high to get the shot.
It’s All About the Numbers
Another thing that professional photographers do is take multiple shots of their subjects. In fact, most pros can go through 100 photos in one shoot. Why? Because the more photos you take, the more likely you are to get one that is phenomenal.
Not Too Close
Don’t stand too close to your subject when using a flash. The colors will be washed out if you do. If you need to use the flash and you need to be close, use your zoom to fill the frame.