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Top 10 Beginning Photography Tips - The Easy Way to Take Great Photos
Here's your first tip: Each time you spot a subject, snap a shot and then move in closer. Make sure your subject fills the frame so your viewer can understand and appreciate your photography. Read more tips at BetterPhoto...

Photography Tips: The Rule of Thirds and Photography
Although many beginning photography hobbyists resist rules - one rule in particular is essential: the Rule of Thirds. The Rule of Thirds goes way back and, even today, it can revolutionize your photography.

Beginning Photography Tip #1: Move in Closer
Each time you spot a subject, snap a shot and then move in closer for a better shot. Having your subject almost fill the frame helps your viewer understand and appreciate your photo. Also, details are often more interesting than an overall view. Keep moving in closer until you are sure the photo will successfully represent your subject.

Beginning Photography Tip #2: Be Quick
If it is at all possible that your subject may move, bolt, fly away, stop smiling, or just get tired of waiting for you to take the picture, shoot once right away. Practice getting quicker and quicker to the draw. Do not worry about taking too many pictures and do not wait until you're absolutely certain all the knobs and buttons are in their correct position.

Beginning Photography Tip #3: Compose Your Picture with Care
Strive to lead the eye along an interesting path through the photo, with the use of strong lines or patterns. Keep the horizon level. Crop out extra elements. Place your subject where you think it most belongs rather than just accepting it wherever it happens to land in the photo...

Beginning Photography Tip #4: Be Selective
Your Beginning Photography Tip #4 - Discern what you are really interested in and center your efforts on getting the best photo of this subject, whether it a still life, your funny cat, your dog, a friend, a family matter, a mood, a place or culture

Beginning Photography Tip #5: Focus on Your Subject
In this Beginning Photography Tip, you will learn to shoot with different apertures and monitor the results afterwards to learn how depth of field affects your photo.

Beginning Photography Tip #6: Experiment with Shutter Speed
One of the most basic, overlooked, and fun aspects of photography is that you have the power to slow time down or catch a split second. One image happens so slowly that we could never see it and the other happens so quickly in real time that we would never notice it. Play with shutter speed!

Beginning Photography Tip #7: Look at the Light
Pay attention to the kind of light you are working with. Look at the light. Which way are the shadows falling? How is the light affecting your subject? Learn more...

Beginning Photography Tip #8: Watch the Weather
Look outside and decide whether or not you are going to want to have the sky in your picture. If it's overcast, simply keep the sky out of your pictures as much as possible. This is usually the best way to avoid both muted tones in your subject and washed-out skies in your background. You might also find black and white pictures of an overcast day more pleasing than color.

Beginning Photography Tip #9: Keep Your Camera Settings Simple
In this photography tip, you will learn that you get the best results when you stick with a simple camera and equipment set up. This doesn't necessarily mean keeping your camera set on Program - while this mode may be perfect in its simplicity, it may be frustrating in its tyrannical control.

Beginning Photography Tip #10: Be Bold
Don't allow yourself to be paralyzed by fears of using the wrong settings, or an non-politically-correct social policy. If you are afraid of upsetting someone by taking their picture, just go up and ask if it's okay. Ask them to sign a release and offer a print in return.

Top Photography Tips when Photographing with a Digital Camera
Baffled by your new digital camera? Here are a few quick tips to help you make better pictures and have more fun using your digital camera.

Tips on Digital Photography by BetterPhoto Instructors and Members
At BetterPhoto.com, you will find the best digital photography tips anywhere. These quick tips will immediately improve photographic results. Also read our Top Digital Shooting Tips for more great photography tips.

Photography Articles

Photography Articles at BetterPhoto.com®
In you're looking for help with any aspect of photography, you've come to the right place. Read articles on photography, quick tips to help you get going, instruction on digital imaging. and more. You will find it all here at BetterPhoto.com.

Wildlife Photography: Learn How to Capture the Animal's Character with Your Camera
Looking for photography helpful articles on how to create outstanding wildlife photography? If you would like to learn pro techniques for photographing animals, you are barking up the right tree.

Beginning Photography: I Wish I Had These When I Was Just Beginning Photography
Are you just beginning with photography and need help? You're in the right place. The following beginning photography articles will point you in the right direction. They give you a wealth of information to help you get going. I wish I had read these articles when I was getting started... it would have saved me a ton of time!

Digital Photography: Articles on Digital Photography and Digital Camera Techniques
Digital photography has, for good reason, taken the world by storm! If you would like to learn how to do better digital photography, read the following articles, written by world-acclaimed BetterPhoto photography course instructors.

Landscape Photography: Articles on Outdoor and Scenic Landscape Photography
Save time with these landscape photography tips and techniques

Photographic Composition: Photography Articles That Teach You How to Compose Your Pictures
Figuring out where to place the subject in your scene can be a bear! The good news is that help is not far... take a look at these articles on photographic composition by the master photographers that teach online photo classes here at BetterPhoto.com.

Photographic Exposure: Photography Articles on Highlights, Shadows and Everything In Between
Get great photos with perfect exposure - every time! Learn how to meter light to capture photos that are both properly exposed and creatively stunning! Learn all about exposure before you head out to photograph your favorite subjects.

Cameras and Equipment: Photography Articles on Digital Cameras and Photo Gear
Save yourself a ton of money by first learning about cameras and photography equipment. A few tips will save you big cash - by both getting you the best deals and ensuring that you buy the best cameras and gear for your needs. Learn more in these articles by the world-renowned photographers that teach here at BetterPhoto.com.

Photographing Children: Learn How to Get Great Baby Pictures and Child Photos - Today!
Ask any pregnant mother: the ability to capture great photography is a must when it comes to photographing babies and kids. You can learn how to get wonderful photos of children - all the time - simply by reading these articles written by world-class photographers.

Nature Photography: Articles to Help You Take Beautiful Nature Photos Every Time
Nature photography, regardless of the quality of your results, is always a soul-inspiring experience - breathing in the fresh air, hearing the birdsong, feeling the breeze on your face... But you can both have the great experience of being outdoors AND increase the amount of great photos you get. Start by reading the following articles on nature photography, authored by the photography instructors here at BetterPhoto.

Photoshop Tutorials: Learn Adobe Photoshop from the World's Best Photographers
Learn Photoshop from the world's best photographers and Photoshop gurus here at BetterPhoto. The following Photoshop tutorials and articles will save you time and help you make your images look like the work of a pro. A few tips will take you a long way - and keep you from pulling your hair out - when it comes to working in Adobe Photoshop.

Portrait Photography and People: Learn How to Get Great Pictures of the People Around You
Portrait photography and taking pictures of the people around you - what can be more exciting and satisfying? But we all want our people photography to look as beautiful and amazing as possible. Learn how to take great pictures of friends, family, and strangers in these articles on photographing people.

Travel Photography: Photograph your Vacation Destinations with Confidence
Travel and photography go together like paper and pen. Photographing your vacation destinations allows you to enjoy your travels again and again. Learn how to capture great travel photographs - so you don't ever miss the shot while you're there on location. These travel photography articles - written by some of the best travel photographers in the world - will show you how and help you rest assured you always get the best photos when you're on the road.

Miscellaneous Photography Articles: Learn More About Photography for Free
Would you like to learn more about photography? These general photography articles - written by the world-renowned photography instructors at BetterPhoto - will delight, inspire, and educate. Read on to learn how to get great photos - and have a fun time in the process!

Photo Sharing: Put Your Best Foot Forward with These Photography Articles
Photo sharing has swept the Internet like a wildfire... and for good reason. Sharing photos online is easy and fun! There are tricks, though, to exhibiting your photography. Whether you're displaying your photos on a Web site like BetterPhoto, emailing your photos to friends and family, or printing them for on-location exhibitions, these photography articles will help you put your best foot forward.

Photography and Light: Learn How to Paint with Light... Like a True Pro
Learn how to both identify and work with light so you capture photos that are dynamic and creatively stunning! Learn all about paying attention to the light before you head out to photograph your favorite subjects.

Macro Photography: Learn How to Get Super Close to Super Small Subjects
Next time you photograph, how would you like to come home with macro photos that delight and amaze your viewers? Learn the techniques and rules for macro photography - from working with the best aperture for depth of field to paying attention to every detail before you photograph. With the guidelines in these articles, you'll win every time you shoot your favorite macro subjects.

Photographing the Holidays: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Fireworks, Halloween and More
Before you set up to photograph the holidays or fireworks, read these articles written by BetterPhoto photography course instructors. Getting you the photography tips and techniques you most need to know, these articles will increase your odds of getting great photos.

Learn photography at BetterPhoto.com®: Photography Field Techniques
Here you will find gathered a collection of easy ways to improve your photographs as well as answers to your most puzzling questions, fun explorations of the photographic culture, and suggestions for picture taking projects and photo assignments.

Learn Photography at BetterPhoto.com® - Top Tips for Photographing Fireworks
Photo tips and tricks for photographing fireworks. Use this brief set of ideas to ensure that you getting the most stunning images of this patriotic celebration.

Ansel Adams - Master of Photography... and Master of the Piano
After convincing his parents to go on vacation to Yosemite National Park when he was just a kid, Ansel Adams fell so in love with the area that he returned every year for the rest of his life. It wasn't until many years later that he turned from the piano to a camera. Read on...

Black and White Photography: Tips on Taking Black and White Pictures
Black and white photography is fun! Black and white is classic, elegant, even romantic. What's more, when learning photography, the simplicity of black and white helps you focus on the important stuff.

Polaroid Image Transfers
Take an ordinary photograph, add a Daylab Copy System and expose this photograph to Polaroid film for a few seconds. Peel it apart prematurely... and you have a Polaroid image transfer... and an whole new photo. To learn more, take Kathleen Carr's online photography course Polaroid Image and Emulsion Transfers.

How to Photograph Your Paintings (Digitally)
Whether you are an artist trying to sell your work or a collector trying to insure your priceless possessions, good photographic technique will often be called upon as an integral part of your job.

Digital Photography - Photo Courses, Tips, Digital Cameras, Scanning, and more...
To learn the deep underlying principles of electronic imaging - or just have fun surveying the new world of digital imaging, explore any of the sections below.

Photography Definitions: Glossary of Photographic Terms
Want to be able to talk the talk as a photographer? Learn the following photography terms to become a better photographer regardless of your current skill level. Click on each word to read an extended definition.

Digital Photography and Web Acronyms: Glossary of Photography Jargon
So, you don't have any idea what people are talking about when they say RGB or IS lens? Well, IMHO... YGTBK (You got to be kidding)! If you've ever been baffled by some of the photography and Web-chat acronyms that pop up on the Web, check out the following glossary... it may just answer all of your FAQ!

Photography Quotes at BetterPhoto.com
Here is a collection of quotations related to photography. If there is anything that opens our eyes to the myriad facets of photography, it is reading what the masters and critics have written or said about the art of photography.

Photographing Great Concert Photos - Learn How at BetterPhoto
Do you sometimes wonder, What is the best way to take pictures at a concert, night club, or other evening event? This question is popular at BetterPhoto because this subject matter can be quite difficult to photograph. The challenges are numerous and formidable. Learn how to make the most of this difficult photography subject.

Photography While Backpacking with a Camera
I have always been fond of backpacking (it was an Outward Bound backpacking trip that first introduced me to the beautiful Pacific Northwest). I recently grabbed my SLR camera and headed toward the hills. Learn from my experiences how to best photograph the great outdoors while backpacking.

How to Make Your Own Photography Backdrop for Better Portraits
Buying all the necessary equipment to get started as a photographer, either professionally or just as a serious hobby, can get very expensive. Save a little money and express your own creativity by making your own photo backdrop for your portrait photography.

How to Photograph Your Paintings with Film Slides
In a previous article, we examined how to digitally photograph paintings. The following tips will help you put your best foot forward when it comes to photographing slides or film transparencies of your paintings.

Polaroid Image Transfers
Take an ordinary photograph, add a Daylab Copy System and expose this photograph to Polaroid film for a few seconds. Peel it apart prematurely... and you have a Polaroid image transfer... and an whole new photo. To learn more, take Kathleen Carr's online photography course Polaroid Image and Emulsion Transfers.

Polaroid Emulsion Transfers
What would happen if you accidentally dropped one of your favorite Polaroid pictures into a pot of boiling spaghetti? The results might be something like the images in this photo gallery. With Polaroid emulsion transfers, you actually cook the image off of the Polaroid and place it on practically anything you want.

Working with Mail-Order and Web-Based Photography Labs
Many photographers sacrifice quality image processing for the sake of convenience and cost. However, all three aspects can be found in a few easy-to-use and affordable Web-based and mail-order labs.

Choosing a Tripod - The Photographer's Best Friend
Ask any professional photographer the one thing they love the most - the one piece of equipment that they feel all warm and fuzzy about - and more than likely they will point to their tripod. Learn what to look for when buying a tripod.

Polaroid Emulsion Transfers
What would happen if you accidentally dropped one of your favorite Polaroid pictures into a pot of boiling spaghetti? The results might be something like the images in this photo gallery. With Polaroid emulsion transfers, you actually cook the image off of the Polaroid and place it on practically anything you want.

Daylab Copy System for Polaroid Transfers
With a Daylab Copy System, you can now make beautiful Polaroid transfers from your digital camera, as well as from any prints you happen to have. Learn how here, and in Kathleen Carr's Polaroid Image and Emulsion Transfers online photography course.

How to Photograph Your Paintings Without Flash
By far the best thing you can do to make great photos of your artwork is to carefully choose your light. You will likely find it best to override the automatic flash function on your camera. Shoot outside on an overcast day or utilizing indirect light.

Photographing Your Paintings Up Against the Wall
In order to get the best image, you may find it easiest to lean most images against an exterior wall. If your pieces are small (less than 10

How to Photograph Your Framed Paintings
Framing an artwork, as you may have learned already, places more emphasis on your work and gives it a sense of greatness, completeness, realness and importance. Learn how to photograph it here.

Photographing Your Paintings Through a Glass, Darkly
With only trial and error as your method of photographing, glass over your painting can be a big problem. However, a few simple tips can make your job a lot easier.

Digitally Repairing or Enhancing Photographs of Your Paintings
Even if you capture Blue Ribbon prize-winning photos of your artwork, you will often be able to enhance them on your computer with a program like Adobe Photoshop.

Camera Settings: Aperture and Shutter Speed
Confused by aperture and shutter speed? You've come to the right place. If you need to catch action without blur, use a faster shutter speed. If you want blur, such as the flowing of a stream or the traveling of automobile lights at night, use a slow shutter speed...

Where to Begin in Photography
In the beginning stages of learning photography, budding photographers are often paralyzed with ambivalence - unsure of which direction to take. If you are interested in photography but you just do not know where to start or what to photograph, this page is for you.

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