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Photographic
Composition – the
basics
(Nov'09) |
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There’s no secret
formula when it
comes to clicking
good pictures. Read
on to know more
about some useful
photography tips
that can help you
capture interesting
frames with ease. |
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Black & White
Photography
(Nov'09) |
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Black and white
photography is one
of the most
interesting forms of
art, which is
growing in
popularity.
Here, we shall
discuss some tips
for black and white
photography, which
would help you to
deal with various
subjects and
situations. |
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Some
photographic
reminders
for better
pictures
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Your subject
should not look
directly at the
lens but
slightly off
from it for a
more pleasing
natural
photograph.
Remember,
expression makes
for better
photographs.
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Using a stool or
bench will make
a person sit up
straighter, in a
chair, people
tend to slouch.
If they are
still slouching,
tell them to
“Arch your back”
rather than say
“Sit up
straight.” Then
show them
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Get close! A
person’s
personality is
in the
face--photograph
them from the
waist up.
Pictures showing
the full body
make the face
very small and
usually look
awkward. Take a
few full body
shots then the
majority closer
up.
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Overlap subjects
rather than
separating them.
Try not to have
eyes across from
eyes by placing
the subjects at
different
levels.
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Use the ‘Rule of
Thirds’ (used
since the
Renaissance).
Place main part
of subject on
one of the dots
and the photo
becomes
attractive to
the eye.
However, don’t
force a subject
to fit the rule
of thirds if it
won’t work for
it. If centering
a subject, place
the eyes on the
top 1/3 line.
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Direct flash (on
camera) produces
a flat photo
with shadows
directly behind
the subject. Try
shooting up
higher or at the
side more. If
the flash is
held above, it
gives more of a
3D effect (hold
slightly off
center also).
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When using
window light,
use a window on
the opposite
side of where
the sun is. If
you can look out
the window and
see the sun, go
to the opposite
side of the
room. This
provides a very
soft, romantic
feel to the
photo! The
closer a subject
is to the
camera, the
harsher the
photo will be.
Window lighting
doesn’t show
marks on the
face as much as
with flash.
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In backlight
situations
(light coming
from the back)
if it says to
shoot at F8,
shoot instead at
f11 to see more
of the subject
and not be
overpowered by
the sunlight.
If you're
looking for
useful,
relevant
photographic
tips on a
regular
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