2. learn white balance
White balance being “off ” can take that beautiful
sunset you thought you captured from vibrant and
full of life to dull and very cool.
3. practice! practice!! practice!!!
You should be practicing every chance you get. Find a
new technique every week and work on perfecting it.
4. know your subject
Different subjects require different lenses, different
lens speeds, and different angles. You would not photograph a child from the same angle as you would an
adult, nor would you use the same shutter speed to
shoot portraits as you would for wildlife photography.
Photo by Derek Palmer
5. keep in mind the light
If you’re outside and it’s noon, find some shade. Keep
your subject facing the sun. Use your flash to remove
harsh shadows. The best time to shoot outside is
early morning after sunrise or late afternoon before
sunset. Some refer to this as the “golden hour”.
Photo by Derek Palmer
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