After I bought my first digital camera, complete with its little viewing screen, people would usually ask, Can I see the picture? Children would ask me to take their picture, and then run over and ask to see it, then run back and ask me to take another!
Its great to have all that excitement, but were my pictures actually the best they could be?
Here are 7 tips that I have learned that have improved the quality of my photos.
1. Always use the highest resolution setting. At the start, I had the resolution set to medium. That way I was able to take about 100 pictures before having to download the memory card to my computers hard disk. That was fine for viewing on screen, but then one day I wanted to do an 8×10 paper version, and the results were disappointing. Now I always use the highest resolution my cameras can provide. I have had to spend some money on more memory cards, but it was worth it.
2. Use a Tripod. Even the slightest movement of the camera can create a blurry image. Invest in a tripod. I have also found that when taking group shots, I am better able to judge when to click if I am looking directly at the group, rather than through the...