Date: 12/4/2006 8:59:00 AM
From Authorid: 52155
look into taking a photo class at your local community college. For prolly around $100 you can take a semester long class and they can teach you a ton about taking good pics, whatthe different styles are, and how to take advantage of the different aspects of your camera.  |
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Date: 12/4/2006 9:01:00 AM ( Chatmin-GM )
Well, Lighting is key, try and strike shadows on objects, if familar use black and white film. The b/w filf gives greater depth to your images... And try and include moving objects in your photographs. Use ISO 400 film of possible for greater quality images at faster speeds. ISO(Also known as film speed) |
Date: 12/4/2006 9:18:00 AM
From Authorid: 61966
The lighting and angles you take pictures at make them look different. Most photography looks better when it's not dead in the middle. If you really want to get into photography you could always take a class for it. I did 2 years of it in high school..it was lots of fun! Good luck, hope you can start getting those "real" pictures ya want, hehe.   |
Date: 12/4/2006 9:21:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 6915
Thank you guys! I know lighting is a big part. I get so frustrated because things I see in real life don't look the same in some pictures. I'll look into some classes, although at the moment I don't have a lot of time.  |
Date: 12/4/2006 10:41:00 AM
From Authorid: 7830
Lighting and angles are big, make sure you dont have overhead lighting, softer lighting is good..direct middle-of-day sunlight is generally a no-no unless youre going for high contrast black and whites..get your subject to feel comfortable..you need to be holding a conversation with them while your snaping photos. Get them while theyre laughing at a good memory, or thinking serenly about something, but get them comfortable and looking like themselves.  |
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Date: 12/4/2006 10:42:00 AM
From Authorid: 7830
OH...also overcast clouds are the best conditions for outdoor photography. Indoors is always a very good idea to use natural light coming in the windows. |
Date: 12/4/2006 12:21:00 PM
From Authorid: 21266
Always take pictures during the daylight..Or just make sure you have enough natural light..Try as much as you can NOT to use any flash..Use a tripod if you have shakey hands like myself lol..Take photos from different viewpoints..like placing your camera on the floor..hmmm..lenses can be expensive but they do help out a lot..ever used a lomo camera? the photos come out really funky and theyre so much fun to use.. thats all i have for now!  |
Date: 12/4/2006 2:50:00 PM
From Authorid: 7849
i try to get quality pictures on my digital. I usually get some, but others are bad.  |
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Date: 12/4/2006 2:55:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 6915
Thanks everyone esp Shai, I knew you'd be able to help me w/ this one :0) |
Date: 12/4/2006 5:51:00 PM
From Authorid: 33401
I took photography class and by far it was the most worthwhile thing I've done Canon is a great make I use a Canon rebel 2000 and it's the bomb (it's not digital). Love,  |
