Tips
The Photo Academy
Tips and techniques on getting a good shot:
Use a “fast” lens.
A prime lens is ideal as it’s lightweight to carry and takes amazing photos. I like using a 50mm prime lens.
Get close to your subject.
The more expression or detail you see, the more your subject will be able to tell a story.
Set to an AutoFocus
AF can track your moving subject and focus accordingly. That way your camera can ‘lock’ onto the subject and adjust the focus accordingly, producing a clearer image.
Use the Aperture option more often!
Forget about all the other automatic modes of your camera. Only use the manual modes, however, not full M manual mode. This is why you have an expensive camera in the first place! Aperture mode is where you want to be the majority of the time because it gives you maximum control of the amount of light you let in. A smaller aperture allows more focus, however a larger aperture allows more light. A delicate balance that you’ll love experimenting with
Tricky Macro!
A neat trick to doing this without a macro lens is to fully zoom your kit lens (the entry level lens that comes with your camera) onto an object, such as a flower, and set the aperture as wide as possible.
Shoot Bursts!
You will have more pictures in your camera, but at least you’ll know no one blinked! Erase the ones with flaws such as a half-smile or open mouth!
Image Stabilizer (Canon IS) or Vibration Reduction (Nikon VR) or Tripod
Sometimes, no matter how wide your aperture is, there is not enough light to get a focused picture. I hate to say it, but a tripod is always useful. Get one!
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