Introduction
Getting the perfect picture is important to catch the viewers’ eye and keep their interest. People would rather look at photos that are interesting and well thought out than a photo that may have just been quickly taken and it does not look as good.
How to Get the Perfect Picture
- Lines
When taking photos, it is important to look at the lines that will be in the photo you are taking. This includes vertical, horizontal, diagonal, and converging lines. These lines that appear in the photos can bring more interest to the photo. For example, diagonal lines give a photo a sense of action, vertical lines show power, horizontal lines show stability and rest, and converging lines direct the viewer to a point in the photo.
- Background
It is very important to pay close attention to what will be in the background of a photo you are going to take. Objects in the background that are too distracting can take away from the object you are trying to photograph. Making sure there is not too much action in the back of your photo can be a good example of this.
- Lighting/Angle
The lighting of a photo is important to ensure that there are not any distracting shadows in the image, especially when photographing people. You also do not want your photos to be too dark or too bright. Along with the lighting, the angle of the photo is also very important to get the most interesting photo. The angle of the photo can also be used to avoid unwanted shadows.
- Human Interest
It is human nature to have more interest in a photo when there are people in the photo. For instance, a picture of the landscape is more interesting to look at when there are people actively doing something in the photo.
- Holding the Camera
The way a photographer holds the camera and how steady the camera is can play a big role in the quality of the photos. Two ways to reduce blurry photos are holding your elbows against your side and holding your breath when taking the picture. It is also important to place the view finder to your face to get an accurate picture.
Conclusion
Taking these tips into consideration when photographing could make the world of difference in how good the picture looks. Holding the camera correctly can prevent blurry pictures, and considering human interest, lighting, lines, and background can make your picture much better than it would have been before.