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Learn Digital Photography - 3 Keys to Better Photos

All of us want to take better photographs. We like them to be admired, framed and displayed on websites. How do you take better images without taking expensive photography courses? It's very simple if you put into practise some very easy steps. I'll show you how.

In order to take better photos you need to stop, think and consider what you are about to do before pressing the shutter button. By asking yourself the following three questions before you rush into a shot, you will immediately improve the quality of any image. Photography is a thought process. It takes the 3D image in your mind and converts it to a two dimensional photo. How well you can do this will be reflected in your final image.

1. Can I clearly identify my subject as the focal point?

This should be the most logical step for a photographer to take but it isn't. Go now to your photo album and have a look at the first ten photos. In each one, can you clearly see your subject. Is the subject the centre of attention. At any event it's great to have photos of the friends or kids at the party but in 20 years time you aren't interested in who was at the party. You want to remember the family member or friend. This is especially so if the person has passed away. So make the person or subject the centre of your focus, or the focal point. You can have others in the image but not to the detriment of your subject. Memories can't be changed in the future. Make your memory when you shoot the photo.

2. Can I use my feet and get in any closer?

Good photos are not only created by using your head but by also using your feet. Move around and don't stick to one spot and wait for the subject to come to you. Get in closer to the subject and exclude all the unnecessary elements in the photo. Again, in 20 years time you do not want to remember the garbage bin, the tree growing out of your subject's head or the kitchen appliances and TV. Exclude these items by getting closer or changing your angle by moving around so that they are excluded. Excluding unnecessary clutter will immediately improve your images. In any case by getting in closer you will see more of your subject which is your focal point. Bigger is better when creating memories and more is best. You should never strain your eyes trying to see a loved one in a photo.

3. Can I change my angle or get a better viewpoint?

This is linked to the previous point of using your feet. Changing your viewpoint from the traditional ‘straight in front view' will make your photo better all round. You are not trying to identify the person like a passport or ID photo. You are creating a memory. This is especially so for children. Get down to their level and keep your lens at the same height as their eyes. Children always seem to be shot looking up at the camera. Try getting below their eye line as well. Get up higher than your subject or look up from below. Move a few feet to your left or right. Make the image different from the usual points of view.

Taking better photos is not spending more money on courses, books or even better equipment but rather taking time to apply some basic photographic principles. If you take just these three steps and apply them to your photos you will see an immediate improvement to your photos. Photography is all about creating a memory at a certain point in time. The more you put into creating that memory the more you will see it in the resulting photos.

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Yantram provides Digital Photography Business From Home

The invention of the digital camera and editing software has made starting a Digital Photography Business fairly simple and inexpensive.

The good news is that a lot of people may not personally know a photographer. When I was a Realtor, most of my family and friends already knew a real estate agent (or many) which made generating business tough.

When my wife decided to get into photography, we realized that most of our family and friends didn't personally know a photographer. Asking for business in photography is much different than asking for real estate business (this applies to mortgage or insurance brokers, too). When you ask to list someone's house, they might feel that you are hounding them. It is much easier to ask your friends and family to use you to take pictures of their special events.

You do need some equipment to get started but you don't need to spend a lot of money to start. You can always borrow a camera or buy a used one to start.

For portraits, weddings, etc. you will need a DSLR camera. The DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera is the best of both worlds. It has the versatility of using different lenses like a film SLR camera but you don't have the expense and hassle of film. Film cameras still have their place but digital cameras are great if you are trying to make a living with portrait or wedding photography. Also, you know right away if you took a quality picture or captured a special moment.

Unlike a "point and shoot" digital camera, a DSLR will snap pictures quickly even in low light. This is crucial for capturing special moments at a wedding or an anniversary party.

Being able to edit your photos with a computer program such as Photoshop allows you to turn a decent photo into a good one. Plus, some of your clients will want you to edit out braces or even blemishes on their face. With one click, you can turn a picture black and white. With a little knowledge you can turn a picture black and white and color specific items in the photo. These techniques will impress your clients.

Having a website to show off your work is great but you can even find companies such as Smugmug that will host your photos for a fee. Eventually you will want your own website but you don't have to start out with one.

Pricing can be a little tricky to figure out. For senior portraits you will want to get a sitting fee (to cover your time and driving). Then you need to figure out what to charge for different sizes of photos. My wife and I looked at some of the pricing for the big photo companies and copied what they charge. When you get more established you can charge more. A lot of people don't really know what they should be paying due to the fact that they may only get photos done once a year or every couple of years.

If you enjoy taking pictures and are looking for a flexible career, photography might be a perfect fit for you.

My wife supplements our income by taking senior pictures and family portraits. She is able to bring in extra money even while taking care of our small children due to the flexibility of this business.

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Yantram Specialized in Image Retouching, Retouching Photos, Photo Masking, Photo Restoration, Photo Clipping Path, Vector Conversion, Pop Art, Photos Knock out, Picture Cropping, Photo Enhancement

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