Many people have this belief that digital cameras do all the work in photography. They feel like all you have to do is click the button on a beautiful picture will appear. They also believe that the better camera they have the better photos they will get. Not true!
Even with a lower end camera, you can get fantastic quality photos. You can take the worst photos with best camera. All you need is a little knowledge and skill, and you can turn the worst camera into something that captures beautiful moments, with beautiful quality. Below are some tips that will help you take pictures like a pro!
1) Warm Up Tones
Many of us notice that our pictures sometimes have a cool feeling to them. This is because the default setting for white balance is usually auto. This is not bad, but tends to create photos that look a bit as you would say "cool".
If you are shooting outdoor pictures, in a sunny environment, you should probably change your white balance to cloudy. This will case the camera to increase the red and yellow, which will result in a brighter, warmer fina, photo.
2) Sunglasses Polarizer
Using a polarizing filter will really give your pictures a better look. Polarizing filters are generally used for landscapes and outdoor photography. Polarized shots reduce glare and reflections, causing more saturated pictures (this is especially the case for photos of the sky).
Now, many cameras do not have the ability to have a filter. If this is the case, no worries, Have a good pair of sunglasses handy, and you can use these as a replacement for the filter. Sounds dumb, but it works! Trust me, I've tried it.
3) Making Your Outdoor Photos Shine
One of the best features that many of us are not aware of is the flash on mode. This allows you to take control of the flash, thus it will only go on when you want it to, rather than when the camera decides to.
In this mode, the camera will expose the background, then it will add the right amount of flash to light up the subject. This will create a very professional looking picture. Everything will look good, and this is why many wedding photographers have been using this technique for a long time. It will take a bit of practice to get it right, but it is worth it!
