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Keep your camera Steady

This is the most basic of all rules. One of the main reasons people get blurry pictures is because they did not hold the camera still. Support your camera and brace yourself properly. Consider using a tripod if you are planning to use slow shutter speeds. Also, avoid slamming your finger down on the shutter release, instead gently press it.

Look for good lightingMcgees PhotoShop

Generally, one should look for good, natural lighting. Your subject should be the brightest object in your picture. Pay attention to where the shadows fall in your picture and watch out for glares. Usually photographers like to have the sun behind them. Many photographers get their best pictures in the early morning or late afternoon/evening or on overcast days. Shots of people tend to be best on overcast days because there is no squinting and the backgrounds are softer.

Think about composition

Composition encompasses many areas but if one takes the time to think about a few of the following items composition can be greatly improved. First, check the horizon. Is it level? Next check to be sure no telephone poles or trees are growing out of people’s heads. When shooting scenic shots, consider using parts of the foreground such as an overhanging tree branch to frame and add depth to the picture.

Keep subject busy

Poised pictures are for church directories and yearly school pictures. If you wish to have natural looking pictures that aren’t stiff and poised looking keep the people busy. Try to capture, the persons expressions

Keep Camera upright

Always check that vertical lines (such as the door in the background) really are vertical! This is particularly important when parts of buildings are seen. The photo would also have been improved if the girl's hand had not been obscuring her face!

Get close and then closer

Perhaps one of the most common mistakes of the amateur photographer is the failure to get close to the subjects or objects they are photographing. Getting close helps eliminate ugly and/or distracting backgrounds and shows off the actual activities and or emotions of your subject better.