Photography Tips


  • Composition - The process in which something is made or arranged. 
  • Photography and composition are very subjective. 
  • Get ideas of what good or creative photography is by looking at magazine and website photos. 
  • Pat's Principle: Incorporate people and activities naturally in photographic compositions. 
    1. Shoot tight... Keep empty space to a minimum. 
    2. Shoot sharp... Hold the camera still (use a tripod to eliminate fuzzy shots.
    3. Use different angels... bend knees, climb lower or higher, etc.
    4. Use different camera lenses/ when taking pics with phone, learn what your phone can do.
    5. Be aware of light and how it affects the composition.
    6. The rule of "Thirds" (1/3's)
  • Take more than just one shot.
  • Carry media cards.
  • Carry batteries.
  • Set your camera time/date.
  • Keep image res high.
  • Experiment w/light settings.
  • Carry lens tissue.
  • Make notes.

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