Friday, 25 May 2012

How To Build A Better Photography Portfolio

By Dorsey T. Emanus


Photography involves much more than just picking up a camera and taking a clear shot. It is definitely a form of art. It is an art-form that has so many techniques. You need to develop your eye. You need the ability to frame a shot and show what is interesting about the subject. Read on for some tips to make the best of your photos.

You may be tempted to take low-res photos in order to save space on your storage media, but low-res photos look really bad when you print them. Lower settings are only appropriately used for images that are displayed on the computer.

Think about whether you are letting your shots be underexposed or overexposed. You can do this by learning to read and understand the histogram of your camera. This feature can let you know in advance if your shot is going to be overexposed or underexposed.

Almost any subject can be made more interesting if you change your camera's settings, or take the picture from a new angle. Be sure to test out these ideas before you take your picture so that you have a better idea of how they will affect your shot.

The process of taking excellent pictures is no mystery. Get more experience by continuing to take pictures. With a digital camera, you don't have to keep all of your test shots; only keep the ones that you like and will look at again later. Your photography skills will improve and as you later review them, you will see what you need to do to take even better pictures.

Consider enrolling in a photography group, or team up to take shots with a photographer who shares your interests. Listen to any technical tips they have, but be sure to keep your own style. Compare your pictures with each other, and marvel at how one object can be perceived so differently by two people.

There are many different techniques and nostalgic concepts that come along with film photography, if you would like to give this challenge a try, buy a film camera to start your analog journey. Consider purchasing black and white film that has an ISO of 200 to create especially dramatic pictures. After your pictures have been developed you should have prints made on different types of paper, including those that are made of fiber.

It is important to find the perfect combination between ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Together, these features interact to determine the photograph's exposure levels. Both overexposed and underexposed pictures should always be avoided, unless you are going for that particular effect. If you try out the different features and how they work together you can find what works best for you!

A crucial tip when photographing is you need to be sure you hold the camera properly. This is critical, especially for shots using slower shutter speeds, because you will not get the sharpest images if your camera is unstable. Make sure your arms are tight to your body, and always use your non-dominant hand to hold the lens.

Don't make your photographic techniques too complicated; simplifying your process can get you better pictures. You can often create a gorgeous picture without playing around with the different motion and color settings.

Now that you are familiar with the ins and outs of photography, you can go out there and put your skills to use. You may, one day, be among the greatest of photographers the world has ever seen.




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