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A Digital camera can get a lot of things done for you. It can focus, set the exposure, select the aperture and shutter speed. However, one thing that cannot do is to compose the image for you as it has no idea what you want to capture in your frame.
When you are using a camera with everything “Auto”, the only area of your control will be the composition of your photographs. Unfortunately, I can’t tell you “how to take a good picture” because it is something that depends on your creativity. You may hear the phrase “eye of a photographer”. I would say the first thing of being a photographer is to see everything through the eye of a photographer.
After reading up to here, if you think that you are not that “creative” and decide to leave this page, I would say “Stop, there is a hope!” Yes, there are some techniques that you can use instantly to improve the look of your photographs.
Rule of Thirds: This is one of the most popular “Rules’ of photography. Imagine two vertical and two horizontal lines that equally divide your image into thirds (nine parts). Now-a-days, most cameras have this kind of grid in the LCD display. By using this grid, you can place important parts of your image in the intersections or along the lines which makes your image more balanced. |
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Framing: Framing is the technique of drawing attraction to the subject of your image by blocking parts of the image with something in the scene. Make sure your subject fills the frame. Always have a quick look around the edge of the frame and behind the subject before pressing the shutter release button. This is one of the most important and creative part of photography. Take a look at someone's work and then start practicing. The more you practice, the better your framing will be. |
Viewpoint: Before photographing your subject, take time to think about where you will shoot it from. Our viewpoint has a massive impact on the composition of our photo, and as a result it can greatly affect the message that the shot conveys. Rather than just shooting from eye level, consider photographing from high above, down at ground level, from the side, from the back, from a long way away, from very close up, and so on. |
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Background: Sometimes you may find that a “great shot” lost its attraction just because of the busy or unmatched background. While taking photograph (not picture anymore), you can check your background, move your subjects, and change your shooting angle to get the perfect background. |
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