Some of the advice in this article is borrowed from the excellent beginner’s guide to photography by Bill Freeman.
The past decade has seen a significant increase in the number of individuals taking pictures and, in many instances, making money from it. With the advent of digital cameras, most people can now take pictures with ease and, in some instances, profit from their hobby. If you are considering taking up photography, there is an abundance of information available, much of which is aimed at helping you get started. However, before you buy a camera, you should know a few things about photography and how to take the best pictures you can.
Differences Between Digital and Film
There are many differences between film and digital photography, and some of these are important to note before you buy your camera. For starters, the cost of film is significantly higher than that of digital cameras, and you should be aware of this before you buy. It is also important to remember that film can be used in a range of different types of cameras and, more importantly, you should be aware of the maximum number of shots it will allow. Digital cameras have a maximum number of shots that can be taken and, once you have reached this limit, you need to stop and develop the film, or print and develop the photos in the case of instant cameras. The exact maximum number of shots a digital camera will take is usually displayed on the rear of the camera in the form of a number such as 10,000.
Digital photography offers a number of advantages over film. For starters, it is much faster and can be done in a more spontaneous manner than film. You will also get better quality images with a digital camera, which is due to the fact that the images are stored as a computer file. Most of the time, you will be able to edit the images, and make any changes you want to them later on. Finally, you will need less light to take good pictures with a digital camera. This means you will not need to use a flash, and will be able to take pictures in almost any conditions.
Taking the Best Pictures
The most important thing to remember when Chris Bottrell Photography is to take them in the best possible way. In other words, you should have a clear idea of what you want to achieve from a particular photograph and then work out how to achieve this. You should also keep a keen eye on your subject matter at all times and, if it becomes obscured, you should make adjustments. For example, you should never take a picture just because it is there. You should have a clear idea of what you want to capture in your image, and you should then work out how to achieve this.
You should also remember to take a number of different types of photographs when you are taking pictures. For example, you should be able to take a number of different types of pictures, such as close-ups, distant landscapes, aerial shots and so on. By taking a number of different pictures, you will be able to cover a number of different topics, which will give you a good insight into how to take the best pictures you can.
