6 Ways to Improve Your Photographs By James H. Morris
Introduction
Photography is a skill like anything else. You can be an “artist,” but if you don’t know how to use your tools, it’s hard to make a mark. Here are some great tips on how to become a better photographer:
1. Use natural light when you can.
● Natural light is the best light. ● It’s soft and flattering, and it’s free! ● It’s available all day. ● You can use it outside in any weather. It doesn’t matter if it’s sunny, raining or snowing—it will be there when you want to take photographs. Natural light will be available all year round and can make your photographs look natural too!
2. Practice the rule of thirds.
When taking a picture, you can use the rule of thirds to place your subject in a way that makes it more interesting. The rule of thirds is a guideline for placing the subject of your photo at one of the intersections created by lines drawn between two intersecting points on each side. By placing your subject here, you will create more visual tension than if your subject were centered or placed on any other point along these lines.
3. Learn the fundamentals of composition.
Composition is the way a photographer arranges elements in the frame to tell a story. Composition is not just about how you frame your subject, but also how you arrange elements within this frame. The best photographs have both a compelling subject and an interesting relationship between that subject and other elements within the frame.
4. Learn to use the flash in your camera.
The flash on your camera is a powerful tool for adding light to your photographs. It can be used to: ● Fill in shadows. When you use the flash, it will illuminate areas of the scene that are too dark or poorly lit by natural light. The result is an image with more realistic lighting and color saturation. ● Add light to a dark subject or foreground. If there’s something important—like a person—in front of you that you want to capture but their face has been turned away from your camera’s lens because of poor lighting conditions (e.g., direct sunlight), using your flash can help bring out their features so they stand out better against the background behind them without overexposing them or washing out other parts of the scene in front of them by flooding it with too much light (see below). Or perhaps there are some trees or buildings between you and your subject; these objects might obstruct some elements on either side of them which would otherwise provide better contrast if illuminated appropriately by evenly distributed rays from above rather than just one direction from behind which would create harsh shadows across their faces instead?
5. Be aware of clutter and clear it away if possible.
Clutter can be anything that distracts from the subject of your photograph, and it can be a seemingly insignificant element, like a person walking through the frame or an unruly tree. If clutter is present, move around to find a new angle—one that removes the distraction. If this isn’t possible, there are other options: cropping out the offending element entirely or removing it with your photo editing software, like Photoshop.
6. Take a lot of photos!
The more photos you take, the more practice you get at using your camera’s features, figuring out the best compositional elements, choosing backgrounds, and other aspects of photography that improve with repetition and experience rather than just skill. If there’s one thing that can make a huge difference in your photography skills and shooting style, it’s this: practice! Take lots of pictures—the more photos you take, the better photographer you’ll be. In order to improve your skills as a photographer and get those perfect shots every time, try doing the following: ● Practice with different subjects (people vs nature vs architecture vs still life). ● Practice in different lighting conditions (daylight vs night).
● Practice with different camera settings/lenses/angles/shutter speeds/aperture settings/ISO settings).
Conclusion
Now that you’ve read this article, it’s time to put all these tips into practice! Go out and take some photos. If you follow these guidelines, you’ll be well on your way to improving your photography game. So get out there with your camera and have some fun!