4 quick tips for taking photography
We live and breathe photography at 3226 Online. Here are four quick tips from us that might help you improve yours!
1. Lighting is key – and mid-day isn’t the only time to take photos
The importance of lighting in photography can never be overstated. It’s truly one of the most crucial components for an outstanding photo. Practical tip: whenever you’re taking a photo, always take a second to see if you’re using the light to your advantage. Avoid shadows when they take away from what you’re trying to capture. Also, taking photos in the morning and evening will lead to different pictures compared to those at noon. Experiment with taking photos at different times of the day to get a feel for how different times affect your images.
2. Avoiding complex backgrounds when they’re unnecessary
The right background for a photo isn’t just important – it’s absolutely vital. Complex backgrounds can often times be very distracting and can negatively take away from the object you’re trying to capture. A good tip is to take advantage of plain backgrounds.
3. Don’t always center your objects
Many people have a tendency to want to center the object they’re photographing. Think about it…have you ever seen a photo from someone’s trip to Mexico, and in it they’ve got a majestic, full-of-history Mayan ruin right smack dab in the middle of the photo? Nearly everyone does that. Instead, a great practice is to see if positioning the object more towards the edges of your frame can create a more telling and revealing photo of the moment.
Positioning an object this way will empower you to capture more of the scene.
4. Snap, Smile, Repeat.
It’s so cliché, but it’s our favorite tip. Any great photographer will tell you the key to creating not just great but absolutely incredible photography is to have a blast doing it. Having fun will foster your passion for capturing truly spectacular art and your results will show it!
Got a great tip you’d like to share? Leave a comment and let us know!
