Face detection technology is now popular with digital cameras that can be purchased by anyone anywhere. These cameras use special algorithms to fade out the scenery while you aim the camera. It detects the shape of a human faces or faces. Once the camera detects a face it automatically adjusts the focus and exposure so that an exceptional portrait is taken. The camera is trained to scan for your facial features and can keep up to ten different faces kept in it’s memory. When Read the rest of this entry »
Many great digital picture opportunities await you that will allow you to get familiar with your digital camera and allow you to practice your new hobby. The key is to allow almost any event in your life to become a photographic occasion. One of the best places to start taking photographs is at gatherings with friends and family. This is a great opportunity to practice portraits as well as gather memories as you will be faced with a variety of lighting situations. An ideal place to practice candid shots is Read the rest of this entry »
So, you just got your first good digital camera? A DSLR maybe? You are ready to start shooting away. I’d like to offer up a few tips on setting up the perfect shot.
Wild-life
You’ll need a tripod and some luck. Getting the right shot on wild-life photography is luck of the draw. You need to be in the right place at the right time. Lakes and streams make great scenes and they are teeming with animals ready for their digital debut. Try to angle your shot so that no roads, boats or other man-made structure is in Read the rest of this entry »
The most important aspect of taking the best picture possible is to know your camera. Read the manual it came with. You will learn where the basic controls are located and how to use and set them. Once you learn the settings, you will be able to take the best picture in a less than ideal setting.
Next step, learn how to hold the camera correctly with both hands to steady it, any movement or shaking will blur the picture.
Lighting is the most important aspect in photography. Shadows and Read the rest of this entry »