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How To

Rules and Guidance in Photography

By Zerina Phillip

7 Sep 2009

Stages of photography depend on the professionalism we put into it. Moreover, some experts believed that you become a professional photographer because you sold a few pieces of work. It doesn't take much to be a photographer. We express digital freedom in over fifty percent of the things we do, and with the imaging tools, we can camouflage our photograph to make it a masterpiece. The outstanding talent of individuals leave no room for doubt.

1. First and foremost, a photographer should have a THEME and a SUBJECT. This is an example: Food is the theme, and the subject is someone eating. Any distractions please eliminate it. All you need is a photo of someone eating.

2. A photographer should Focuses Attention.

Learn how to focus attention on your subject and draw the viewer's eyes to it.

3. A photographer Simplifies.

This includes eliminating all distractions that would draw the viewer's eyes away from the subject.

4. Know your camera and read the manual to get the proper setting. Remember, you are the eyes behind the camera.

5. How to get sharper pictures.

There are several reasons why a camera may not be shooting sharp. In order to assure you are getting the best image quality from your camera, you need to know what the camera settings mean and how to set them up properly. Other reasons are camera shake, and failure to focus sharply. To avoid these glitches shoot at a fast enough shutter speed and use a tripod whenever possible.

6. Depth of field is the range of distance within the subject that is adequately sharp. The depth of field differs depending on camera brand, aperture and focusing distance.

7. Always, aim to shoot correct the first time. Take several shots of the same subject in different angles. Please don't depend on Photoshop to make it right.

8. Be creative let your imagination run wild. Get out there now and shoot, but remember: THEME, SUBJECT and FOCUS.

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10 responses

Judy Wanamaker gave props (8 Sep 2009):
A wonderful how to, Z. And great examples to back it up. voted.
Dwayne John gave props (8 Sep 2009):
Well done.
Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (8 Sep 2009):
Excellent how to! Lots of great tips here...Easy to follow and understand...I vote yes to publish!
Danne Dhirgahayu said (8 Sep 2009):
interesting
Latrenia Bryant gave props (9 Sep 2009):
Z! This was GREAT! Reads like something in a magazine. I would have added one more rule: SOMETIMES there are no rules in photography! This art should be fun! It's good to know the rules but don't ALWAYS focus on the technical aspects. The more you shoot..the better you get :) I LOVE your STORY. You got my vote.
David Phillip-Peters gave props (12 Sep 2009):
Wonderful story. Nice photos to back it up.
William Garvey gave props (17 Sep 2009):
Wonderful story and awesome photos.
Susan Littlefield gave props (23 Sep 2009):
Your story is full of helpful tips, and truly great photos! Got my vote.
david ong gave props (23 Sep 2009):
so true!!!
Andrea Petersen gave props (11 Oct 2009):
You have a wonderful picture collection and you gave excellent tips on your photo essay...Very well done and you have my vote!