A Basic Digital Photography Class - Learn Important Hints and Tips

Photography is a wonderful hobby that allows you to create beautiful memories, shoot artistic scenes, and capture the beauty of nature (sometimes all in one shot). However, many people believe that the 'art' has been taken away from photography with the advent of digital cameras.

The truth is that, although digital cameras can do all the work for you, they do not have to. In fact, you may be surprised at how much effect simple steps and changes can make to the quality of your pictures. So, read on to take this digital photography class and learn valuable hints and tips:

Consider Composition

When taking pictures, you do not always have time to frame a shot perfectly. The result may be that you have too much skyline or missing parts of your subject. Therefore, even if you're taking a quick family snap, it is worth taking a few seconds to ensure that what you see through the viewfinder or on the LCD screen will look good in an actual photograph.

Once you are more familiar with composition, you can start to think about how color, texture, tone, shadow, and light affect the path of the viewer's eye.

Keep the Camera Still

This may seem like a ridiculously simple thing to say, but many pictures are ruined by camera shake. The fact is that lightweight compact nature of digital cameras makes them easy to hold, but this means that you are less likely to be able to hold it steady when taking a picture. Therefore, make sure you're holding your camera with both hands and ensure that you're not holding it at arms length.

Make Sure You Take Enough Shots

Sometimes, especially if you're trying to shoot a nature picture, it may take hours, days or even weeks to get that perfect shot. When it comes, make sure that you take enough shots. You should also try to experiment with your camera's settings. When your photos are uploaded on your computer, you can compare the various modes to learn which ones work best.

It's Not all Luck, But a Little Luck Helps

Capturing that perfect moment does require a little luck. However, really great pictures occur when preparation meets luck. Therefore, it is advisable to do some research on the subject or location that you wish to shoot. Again, it is also a good idea to experiment with your camera's settings. In addition, it is always wise to keep your camera close by to ensure that when luck strikes, you do not miss the opportunity.

Lighting Does Not Have to Be Expensive

Some amateur photographers think that lighting setups are exclusively the domain of professional photographers. In fact, you can get great lighting effects with simple halogen desk lamps and a good clean backdrop, such as a sheet. Again, do not be afraid to experiment; you may surprise yourself with what you can achieve.

This basic digital photography class has provided you with some helpful hints and tips that will enable you to take better pictures in the future.