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12 Common Digital Photography Mistakes

2009-09-16T07:23:00.002-04:00

12 Common Digital Photography Mistakes

With digital cameras at their most affordable, anybody can be a photographer these days. Problem is, it takes more than a camera to take good pictures.

It takes a certain eye, a way of seeing things, to take pictures that make people go "Wow!". Fortunately, it can be learned. And the more you practice, the better you'll get.

If you're interested in becoming a good digital photographer, I recommend the "Shoot Digital Pics Like the Pros," a free report.

Start by taking a look at these most common mistakes people make when taking digital pictures:

1. Not knowing your camera

If you never read your digital camera's manual and learn its features and how to use them, you won't be able to make the most of it.

2. Not using a tripod

Tripods allow you to take the sharpest pictures even in low light. Use one as often as possible.

3. Not giving the camera time to focus

Digital cameras need time to properly focus and get the right exposure. It can take a fraction of a second or a couple of seconds. Account for this when taking pictures.

4. Relying too much on zoom

Using the camera's zoom feature makes the picture grainier. Get as close to the subject as possible.

5. Taking pictures against the light

This makes the subject dark and the background too bright.

6. Relying too much on the flash

Natural light gives the best pictures, so use it as much as possible. Flash tends to make images look harsh.

7. Not taking enough pictures

It's almost impossible to take the perfect shot at one try, so take many pictures. With digital photography, this doesn't cost you extra. Try different angles and compositions.

8. Always putting the subject dead center

Learn the rule of thirds in composition, and you'll have more interesting pictures.

9. Forgetting to check the horizon

When taking pictures with the horizon showing, make sure it's level.

10. Selecting a low-resolution setting

Your camera will allow you to select different resolutions. Don't be tempted to choose a low resolution just to save on memory space. Instead, buy additional memory for your camera and always take your pictures in high resolution.

11. Trying to take too much

Don't try to include too many things in one picture, such as people and scenery. A picture is more effective when it's focused on a single subject.

12. Not using the camera

You'll never know when a good photo op will come up, so have your camera with you at all times.

It may seem like a lot to think about, but with practice, these things will become second nature.

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How to Read a Histogram

2009-09-16T07:21:00.001-04:00

Free Digital Photography Guide – Get Your Questions Answered

2009-08-13T10:14:00.001-04:00

Free Digital Photography Guide – Get Your Questions Answered

If you’ve every wondered how to take better digital pictures, no matter the lighting or subject, here is a handy free guide that will help you with many of your digital photography questions.

It includes answers to questions like:

- What is the biggest mistake made by beginning digital photographers?
- How to decide on the right digital camera.
- How to decide is a picture is worth taking.
- How to get the white balance right.
- How to take clear shots for indoor sports.
- Advantages/disadvantages of raw vs. Jpeg format photographs.
- What are the best settings for low light/nighttime conditions?
- What is hyperfocal distance?
- How to take a photo of a glass sign or a framed picture in glass
- How to get high contrast natural light black and white pictures.
- Time lag from the time you take a picture until it is on the memory card.
- How to avoid redeye in dim light.
- Small object close up pictures.
- How to photograph gemstones and jewelry.
- How to take a picture with both strong sun and shade.
- Capturing personality in photos of people.
- How can I understand depth of field?
- Settings and techniques for photographing birds and wildlife.
- How to take pictures into the sun and avoid lens flare.
- How to take good pictures in the snow or on the beach.

Get the answers by downloading your free 28-page guide:

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It is a PDF document and you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view it. If you don't have this software, you can get it here.

Taking Children & Baby Pictures

2009-08-13T10:09:00.002-04:00

Guide to Digital Photography

2009-07-08T16:34:00.001-04:00

If you’re like me, you’ve had your fair share of disappointments when trying to capture important memories in your life. Pictures come out too dark, blurry or just don’t look the way you’d hoped. You’d think with digital technology and the ability to preview pictures in the screen, it’d be a whole lot easier.

Well, the truth is, it’s not that complicated once you know what you’re doing.

It took me a while, but I finally figured it out when I discovered “Your Guide to Digital Photography” by Dan Feildman. After being completely frustrated for too long, I happened across his website and I instantly download his concise guide that takes you through:

- An overview of digital cameras, shopping for the right one for you and myths about digital photography.

- Learning to effectively use the features of your camera and tips for taking photos of various subjects in different lighting.

- Actually doing stuff with your pictures like editing, sharing and printing your photos.

- Advanced information like white balance, interpolation, digital zoom and a bunch more.

There’s even information on memory cards, travel equipment and making money with your hobby.

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And that’s just the guide. There are some pretty cool extras that come with it, including some useful video tutorials, FAQs, comparing digital cameras and advanced techniques.

It all finally took the mystery out taking great digital photos – plus the important tasks of organizing and using the photos too. If you’ve got a memory card full of could-be-better shots or your hard drive is full of photos you don’t know what to do with, definitely grab a copy of the guide.

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No more excuses for not taking GREAT digital shots.

Start Taking Better Digital Pics with Free Guide

2009-07-08T16:31:00.001-04:00

Digital photography is an art, but it most certainly doesn’t have to be complicated, no matter how frustrated you may get taking digital pictures.

If you haven’t used your camera for months or when you do use it, you’re disappointed with the results – it doesn’t have to be that way. Even if you’ve avoided buying a camera because you’ve never considered yourself to be a great photographer – it can all change right now.

If everyone has goofy faces at all the parties or your vacation pictures turn out too dark to see that amazing sunset – you definitely need this. The highly-informative guide helps you choose the right digital camera, covers the basics and gives you the information you need to take AWESOME photos.

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Learn to Shoot Digital Pics Like a Pro

2009-07-08T16:25:00.001-04:00

You have a digital camera (or plan to get one) because you want to preserve the important moments in your life – but it can be incredibly frustrating when the results aren’t quite what you’d expected. Blurry pics, over-exposed and under-exposed images – we’ve ALL been there.

But digital photography doesn’t have to be that complicated. To get yourself started out on the right foot, I really encourage you to download a complimentary digital photography guide called:

“Shoot Digital Pics Like the Pros”

This 28-page guide gives you rock-solid advice on:

- Getting started as a digital photographer
- How to choose a digital camera, if you don’t have already or are thinking of upgrading
- Understanding the settings on your camera
- 4 important photography basics
- 6 strategies for GREAT photos

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