Ten Top Tips For Taking the Perfect Photo

1) This first tip might sound very obvious, but it is the key to make sure the camera lens is clean, and if you're using a digital SLR, you also need to make sure that the sensor clean. It is easy to do and will avoid your images to any unwanted spots, smears or marks on them.

Use a lens cloth that is only going to be used on the lens. First, breathe on the lens, and then clean it with a circular motion.

for the sensor to reduce dirt on it, always unplug the camera before changing lenses and try to do this 'controlled' environments such as the return of the car. Basically, try not to change lenses on a really windy beach or in the desert! Most DSLR cameras have automatic sensor cleaning when you turn the camera on and off, so that helps a lot!

I know you can always Photoshop dirt in the photo, but if you use the video function on your camera then remove unwanted dirt and glasses is not an easy choice - unless you have months of free time on your hands.

2) Read your camera manual. I know it sounds boring, but 1-2 hours with the manual and camera in hand will guarantee that you will learn how to understand it quickly. before you can work in full manual mode better. It is the only way to start pushing your photographic skills.

3) positioning. It is very important to your case to the right place. If you shoot portraits or group of people, position them where you want them. Make sure that nothing grows out of my head, and if you want to feature your background then do it. Ask more item (s) to move forward or backward, and framing a shot with the subject framed sharply to the left or right, can work very well. Never be shy to move your topic (s) around, it's the best way to learn.

4) frame, this is what 80% of photography is all about. Look at the pictures in magazines, watch movies and see how they framed. You must allow plenty of headroom, but not too much otherwise picture may look awkward. No crop half of his hands or head. Try not to put people directly in the center of the frame. Soon your eyes will be used for framing and you'll know what looks good. The best thing I ever learned was' If it looks good, it's good !'

5) The lighting is very important and helps set the mood and atmosphere. While using external flash units can be a bit advanced, setting up the internal flash at the appropriate level of illumination of the environment makes a big difference. This is where we'll be back to read the "dreaded" manual. On most cameras flash control access to only a few clicks away on the menu. Learning how to do this will certainly help. If you have a DSLR, get an external flash and experiment using off camera.

6) Being able to control the exposure and shutter speed manually, will mean that you can expose what you want to expose, rather than what the camera thinks you want to expose. When the camera is in auto exposure mode will expose everything that is largely in the box. For example, if you're taking a picture of your subject and a waterfall in the background, then the camera will close the iris to expose the white waterfall, and as a result of your subject will be exposed to on / dark. By knowing how to use the exposure and aperture manually (which is any direct impact on each other) it will allow you to take control and make decisions about what part of your image that you want to expose.

7) Learning the basics of depth of field (DOF) and exposure to (F Stop) increases or decreases what is in focus will expand their creativity knows no end.

The shutter speed will directly affect your rate F. We also learn about how slow and fast shutter speeds can affect your work will increase your creativity. Switching to manual focus for some shots is also very useful especially with macro (close) work. This means that you can set the focus exactly where you want it to be.

8) Do you have a camera handy. Again this may sound obvious, but the photo is all about catching the moment and the moments only last a moment ... So, leaving your camera in your bedroom or buried deep in a bag is never a winner.

9) Lighting: If you are shooting in daylight, and you want the best possible picture, then use the sun to your advantage. Backlit photos can look fantastic, and it is very useful to separate the subject from the background and can give you much more 3D pictures. Just be aware of glare entering the lens and decide whether you want that effect. You can flag the torch using blinds or simply use your hands.

When it is possible to use a piece of white card or reflector to bounce light back onto your subjects face. You'll be surprised how much this way and it will dramatically raise the shadow of your subjects face and improve their image.

10) Try to use the zoom lens as prime minister. Set the zoom lens at about 50mm, which is roughly what our eyes see - it will give you experience how to work with prime lenses. Then, instead of the camera zoom in and out, keep it fixed and the physical move. Get closer to your subjects, and down to their level. Do not always shoot from standing, just because it's the best.

11) Do not be frightened to shoot vertically. Vertical can really respond to certain shots, especially portraits. Try it.

12) If you're taking pictures of people who do not know, then make sure to smile! Sounds simple, but people are always appreciated. You're getting your picture so that the least we can do. This will help you feel more comfortable and they might even smile back.