Photography Tips

Hello to my internet friends:

If you are an outdoor person, I hope that you record your favorite pursuits with a camera. If you do, here are a few tips that will serve you well.

If you have not already, you need to invest in a digital camera. Even if you prefer film cameras, if you do a lot of photography, a digital is a helpful tool.

Before you shoot a lot of film, compose your picture with your digital and decide what angle, how you will compose the photo, will you bracket the scene with some feature in the foreground, etc. By doing multiple set-ups with the digital camera and reviewing them, you can pick out the best composition for shooting with film.

If you are shooting in a location that is commonly photographed by a lot of visitors, consider doing something different. Take a ladder to the location if feasible and shoot from a high angle. Lay on the ground to get a low angle shot. Shoot from a greater distance with a telephoto. There are many ways to get a new look from and old location.

One beauty of the digital format is that you can shoot an unlimited number of photos. You only have to print the best of these and delete the rest or save on computer files for future reference. Shooting a lot of photos will allow you to grow more rapidly in your photography skills.

Try bracketing your landscape photos with a tree branch or something in the foreground to give the viewer a point of reference and perspective. It will lend the photo a more intimate quality in many cases.

When choosing a digital camera, try to get one that will use AA batteries. You can purchase rechargeable AA's and a charger and you'll never get caught without batteries. Also, purchase an extra memory stick or memory card so that you will have a large capacity for a long expedition.

Watch for more tips in the future. We'll be posting more periodically to help you capture those prized moments outdoors.

Have fun with your camera!

L. Woodrow Ross