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Photography plays a necessary role in each and one of us. We gather all the photography tips from our photographers and come up with this article hoping to help you with better images!  It gives emphasis to the environment, images to be kept, and reminisced. On the other hand, photography isn’t only about clicking and just clicking. If you want to have a nice shot of your subject, you should follow some tips below. It will help you to have quality photos for your events that will be surely loved if you share it online.

Use the Rule of Thirds

The use of the Rule of Thirds helps to capture eye-catching images. Using this one of the most effective rules of composition, you’ll be able to take an interesting shot of your subject.

To use this composition, visualize four lines. Two of these lines must lie across the image while the other two are vertical. As a result, it creates nine even square. You can capture with a focal point in the center of the square or place the subject off-center at one of the intersecting points of the lines. This rule makes the eyes wander the frame of the mage.

Avoid Camera Shake

The camera can cause blurriness of the image. To avoid this, first, you need to be aware of how to hold the camera properly. In holding the camera, use your both hands. One around the body while the other one is around the lens. For support, place the camera close to your body. For handheld shooting, make sure to use a shutter speed that is right for your lens’ focal point. Having too slow shutter speed, unintentional movements of the camera can cause your photography to come out blurry.

Learn to use the Exposure Triangle

Be familiarize with Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO and the relationship of these 3 controls if you want your photos to look the best. Adjusting one of them, you must consider the other ones to have your wanted outcomes.

Use a Polarizing Filter

Choose a polarizing filter if you can only buy one. Make it a circular polarizer since it allows your camera to use Through The lens (TTL) metering like auto exposure. This filter helps in lessening reflections from the water, metal, and glass and enhances the hue of the sky. It also improves foliage and it will help give you interesting photos. You can get all these while your lens remains protected.

Create a Sense of Depth

Landscape photography or outdoor photography helps in creating a sense of depth and makes the audience feel like they are there or part of the image. To create a sense of depth, use a wide-angle lens for a panoramic view. To keep the foreground and background sharp, use a small aperture of f/16. The distance will be emphasized and gives a sense of scale once the object or person is placed in the foreground. Remember that a small aperture commonly requires a slower shutter speed, so use a tripod if possible.

Use Simple Backgrounds

You don’t need fancy backgrounds all the time. The simple approach is of the photography gives better photography. There will be no distraction while you are taking the shot of your subject since it has a simple background.

Choose a simple background with neutral colors and simple patterns. Your subject will be more emphasized.

Don’t Use Flash Indoors

Do not use flash indoors since it can give a harsh look and unnatural photography. To take image indoors without using flash, first, push the ISO up. Selecting ISO 800-1600 will give an impact for the shutter speed. For the light to reach the sensor, use the widest aperture as possible, and it will cause a nice blurred background. If the room is too dark and you have no choice but to use flash, make sure to use a flash with a head that can be rotated. Point the light to the ceiling on an angle, and you’ll be able to take a shot of your subject effectively.

Following these simple tips will help you take a shot of your subject and have the best photography. There are other tips, too, but the tips mentioned above will give a difference and enhance your photography skills.