buying digital camera

Digital Camera Photography

Congratulations for buying digital camera. Now it is time to learn to take good photographs of your family. Here are a few tips.

There’s nothing more precious than a collection of family photos in an array of different poses and situations. However, before you get started snapping away, there are a few things you need to know about framing your shot, using your digital camera’s settings and how they can affect everything from posed family photos to those you happen to catch in a more natural setting.

Digital cameras use memory, allowing you to delete shots you’re not happy with on the spot. With a good sized card, you’ll be able to take hundreds of pictures. Remember before starting any photo session, whether impromptu photos at a reunion, or posed photos during the holidays, to have spare batteries and an extra memory card to ensure you capture all of the memories possible.

Before taking the picture, you need to consider the composition of your subject, as well as your choice of frame. Taking a picture of a person can vary from an up close headshot to a full body photo. Once you’ve decided which type of photo you want, place your light source in front of the person being photographed. The use of a flash should always be reserved for situations when you have no other options. The ideal lighting source for any picture is sunlight.

You can have the person centered or slightly to the side, depending on the style of image you prefer. An important aspect of framing your shot is to ensure you don’t cut the top of people’s heads off, as well as leaving between one to three inches below their shoulders. Another good rule of thumb is to remember not… Continue reading →