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Learning Digital Photography

March 21, 2009

by Russell Roberds

If you thought that learning digital photography would be hard or take a long time to become proficient at, I am here to prove to you that nothing could be farther from the truth.

This editorial will show you some basic tips that will confirm that learning digital photography techniques are quick and easy. Also, your snapshots will improve from the first click of the camera.

1. This first tip positively proves why learning digital photography is so simple. It is used in art in general, not only for photography. Do not let its simplicity fool you, it is very powerful. This simple tip has refined my photographs the most.

This trick is called “the rule of thirds”. A lot of people and I am included, will take a photograph and the subject is in the center of the frame. To create a better picture, move the subject off center.

Here is how it works, look through the view finder and with your mind, create a tic, tac toe grid that divides the screen into 9 equal squares. If the subject is centered on one of the four places where the lines intersect, the photograph should improve greatly and have stronger composition. I call these the power points. Believe it or not, it is that easy. And you thought that learning digital photography would be hard.

2. One more issue that would vex me, like placing the main object in the middle of the frame, is the angle. This technique requires rotating the camera. Change the horizon from flat to angled. If you want to make the photograph more interesting, you should rotate the camera and “bam” the photograph has more appeal. What angle you inquire? Try it at a lot of varied angles and see which one works the best. I have found that every photograph is unique.

When taking pictures using a tilted angle, it creates an off balance effect and an unexpected surprise. It takes the world and distorts it.

The most important thing that I always stress about learning digital photography is practice. Just like learning a new language, the way to become the best is to practice.

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learning digital photography does not have to be hard. Check out a lot more tricks and tips to make learning digital photography simple and quick. Become the photographer that everyone raves about when they look at your pictures.
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