7.17.2009
You've purchased your first digital camera. It's exciting. I'll bet you're ready to run out and start snapping photos of everything in site. Before you do, you may want to seek out some tips and advice on how to use your digital camera. Of course, the first rule of thumb is going to be to practice, but there are a few things you should know to help keep you on track with digital photography.
It is inevitable that you will make mistakes. All beginners in digital photography make mistakes and can waste a lot of shot trying to figure things out on their own. It is a good idea to read up on digital photography tips in order to avoid common mistakes made by beginners. Let's take a look at the common mistakes you want to avoid.
One of the most common mistakes beginners make is by trying to capture too many images in one photograph. This creates an unfocused, jumbled up mess. When you add too many images to a photo, there are too many subjects to allow the viewer to focus on just one. It's difficult to look at pictures like this. The pictures create confusion rather than defining a moment or capturing scenery.
It's a good idea to learn to properly frame your shots. Beginners often fail to frame their shots correctly. Improperly framing a photo can place the subject in a photo with no context, lob off someone's head, cut someone out of the picture, or create any number of bizarre pictures. Learning to frame a picture makes a huge difference in the outcome of the photograph.
Another common mistake is the lack of knowledge of composition techniques. This is probably the second biggest mistake beginners make. They don't know how to pull a photograph together by looking through the lens. They may feel everything has to be centered or they may push the subject too far out of the picture. Again, this creates confusing and unpleasant photography.
It is difficult for beginners to create artistic and focused photographs. You don't have to place your subject in the center. Your goal should be to create photographs that look good from any angle or any side of the picture.
Digital photography beginners make another common mistake. They start taking pictures without knowing anything about the camera. Learn to use your camera properly to avoid blurry, overexposed or underexposed photos. by Mark Tuttle
