Envision plan & then create the image Photography is really about composition & light Compose the images in thirds follow the rule of thirds as much as possible; divide the frame in 9 equal square boxes. It works 99% of the time Avoid Camera Shake Follow the Sunny 16 rule, Shutter speed 1/100, Aperture F/16, IS0 100, Flash not fired Use a Polarization Filter to reduce reflection Create a sense of Depth Use Simple & plain backgrounds Don’t use flash indoors Choose the right ISO Use PAN (Panning) to create motion Experiment with your shutter speed Look the subject in the eyes Use Flash outdoors as well Move in close to smaller subjects Move subject away from the middle Lock the Focus Use exposure compensation Use aperture priority mode Know your flash range to be effective Watch the other sources of light Must take some picture vertical Be creative/innovative with pictures Avoid using aperture to compensate for poor lighting Use prime lens for more creativity Use the light meter for indoor shooting of portraits Focus on details & action Bonce the flash for softer image Using Photo shop is not a cheating Don’t buy more gears until you hit a […]
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