However, to
take a good photograph requires a bit of skill, thought, and
creativity. There are several time-honored rules for taking
photographs. In this chapter, you??™ll learn some of these rules,
as well as other techniques for taking pictures like a pro.
Take Pictures Like a Pro
When you become proficient with your camera and its controls, you??™ll be
ready to take your photography to the next level. You can create compelling
photographs with your digital camera suitable for framing. In this chapter,
you??™ll learn several techniques for taking professional-quality images.
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Compose the Photograph
1. Preview the scene through your viewfinder or LCD monitor.
2. Be aware of any obvious problems, like garbage cans in the background. Also be on
the lookout for trees or telephone poles that appear to be growing out of your subject??™s
head. If you have the time, move around the scene and photograph it from several
angles. If you get in the habit of observing everything that??™s in the viewfinder, your
composition skills will improve and your pictures will look more professional.
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