Digital Photography

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The key takeaways from the document are tips for taking good photographs such as choosing good locations, using natural light effectively, and applying the rule of thirds in composition.

Some tips for choosing a good location mentioned are to choose an interesting location with a relatively simple background so the focus is on the subject.

Guidelines for using natural light effectively include using natural light outdoors or near a window, which is usually most flattering, and shooting within the first hour after sunrise or last hour before sunset to avoid backlighting.

Digital Photography

Basic Tips for Taking Good Photograph


Whether you are using a point-and-shoot camera or a
DSLR, there are basic guidelines for capturing a good
quality photographic image:

 Choose a good location. An interesting location can


sometimes make the difference between a good and a
great photo.

 Check that the available background is relatively simple


and not too cluttered, so that the focus will be on your
chosen subject.
 Natural light in the outdoors or near a window is
usually the most flattering or effective for any kind of
subject. Ideally, the best light for photos is within the
first hour after sunrise and the last hour before sunset

 Avoid taking shots facing the light, as this would make


your subject back-lit and most of the details would be
lost in shadow.

 If you intend to take a posed shot, position your subject


where you want in relation to the location, background,
and source of light.
 If you intend to take a candid shot, position yourself
where you can capture the most interesting, amusing,
touching, or engaging moment or expression.

 Take a variety of shots—ranging from far shots


showing the surroundings, to medium-distance shots
concentrating on the main subject, to tight or close-
up shots that focus on details of the subject. You can
then choose from among all these for the best photo
or photos.
The Rules of Composition in
Photography
 The Rule of Thirds

To discourage placing the subject at the center,


or prevent a horizon from splitting the picture into
two, the rule of thirds should be applied. This
guideline is utilized by aligning a subject with the
guide lines of a tic-tac-toe layout and the
intersection points.
 Bird's-eye view - is an elevated view of an
object from above, with a perspective as
though the observer were a bird, often used
in the making of blueprints, floor plans and
maps.
 Worm's-eye view - is a view of an object from
below, as though the observer were a worm; the
opposite of a bird's-eye view.

A worm's eye view is used commonly for third


perspective, with one vanishing point on top, one on
the left, and one on the right.

It can be used to look up to something to make an


object look tall, strong, and mighty.
 Framing - is simply using other objects in
your photograph to frame the main subject.

This is probably one of the easier


composition techniques in photography.

Framing brings more depth to the picture


and a better focus on what the main subject is.
Symmetry -Keeping your subject
symmetrical is another good technique
to use in photography. You can also
achieve amazing results by exploring
interesting ways to show symmetry in
your subject(s) or finding a break in the
symmetry.
Leading Lines - The use of lines can be used to direct
the viewers attention to the subject of your
photograph. These lines can be straight, diagonal,
wavy, or any other creative variation. Just be aware
that they may also lead away from the photography
subject.

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