Play with your camera settings. Don't just leave the settings on auto. Even if you change the settings to vivid you can make a photo so much more interesting. Play around with the different modes. Most cameras have settings for portraits, fireworks, underwater and many others. Try using these settings in different environments, it could make the photo all the more exciting.
If you have a more advanced camera you can also change the settings for the aperture and shutter speeds. For aperture the smaller the number the larger the aperture so the more in focus an object will be but with the background blurred. The human eye is drawn to objects that are in focus. The larger the number the more of the scene will be in focus.
The shutter speed is the length of time the cameras shutter is open. If there is little light a longer shutter speed is used so more light can go through the shutter. A longer shutter speed is great when taking photos of fireworks and sources of light.
Try the rule of thirds.When taking a photo divide the image up into 9 equal parts. Where the lines creating these parts intersect are known as power points. Many photographers believe that when taking a photo of an object that by placing the object on one of these power points makes the photo more interesting. Try taking a photo of an object in the center of the frame and then with the object to the right or the left of that center point. Which of the two images do you prefer?
When taking photos ensure that any horizon is level - else the photo will look crooked. If the photo has natural lines, taking the photo at an angle can also create a sense of direction and movement. Take photos from different angles, get beneath objects or above them. Think about the subject of your photo - how could you show off its best aspects.
Avoid empty space in your photos, try to fill the whole frame. The best light is natural light at the beginning and end of the day. Lighting objects from the side produces interesting shadows and effects. Always use red eye reduction when taking photos of people, the more light there is in a room the less chance of there is having red eye. Contrasting colours produce more drama in a photo - try reds and greens or yellow and purple. Using different shades of the same colour creates a sense of harmony.
Black and White photos create a greater sense of atmosphere. It is especially good for portraits. The beauty of digital cameras is that you can take loads of photos and get that perfect shot without costing you a penny. Always be alert for a great shot.
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