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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Hey all.
In a world that’s now considered the Instagram life. For someone who hasn’t even downloaded it. People’s photography has really stepped up in quality. Which this has all evaded me And pretty sure other may feel the same.
So any tips and tricks for us technophobes into pulling off decent pics? |
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By *akbearMan
over a year ago
Newbury |
As a semi pro photographer, I'm great at taking pics of other people. But don't ask me to take a selfie!
Get the lighting right, make sure the camera is steady. Think about what you are trying to achieve.
Also as said, for every keeper the reject pile will be huge. |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
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Two tips for selfies.
Timers are all well and good but try and get a remote trigger.
If you're using a camera rather than a phone then you can also tether it up to a laptop so you can see exactly what you're shooting on screen - just position the laptop just below the camera so it's in clear view.
The joy of digital is that you can blast away til you get the right result at zero expense. And try and avoid snapchat style filters - they don't do anyone any favours!!
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It matters not what equipment you use, what package you use to manipulate the raw pictures, it's all about composition.
Have an eye for what looks good and often the rest follows.
As another chap said .. the light is important.
Colour, contrast, composition... go from there and have fun |
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Honestly, just use your camera phone (or whatever you have) and forget about settings for now. The exposure triangle, lighting etc all have a place but they can wait. Enjoy taking pictures of what you can see and find interesting. Enjoy it and then, if you want to, start to experiment and then take things further  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It matters not what equipment you use, what package you use to manipulate the raw pictures, it's all about composition.
Have an eye for what looks good and often the rest follows.
As another chap said .. the light is important.
Colour, contrast, composition... go from there and have fun"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Find a decent wall in the house /room to stand in front of .... Diffused natural light is flattering, but 'cold', so try to also supplement with golden /internal light (but not too much). 'find' your light, look at your camera screen to find a flattering angle.. use a tripod or books or cushion to angle the phone.. Use your remote soeesch setting to yell chees /pos... Or use the timer setting.
Crop your final photo / adjust brightness /colour /contrast if needbe. Take plenty, keep one or two. |
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All our pics are taken on a camera phone..... Use the timer, think about the lighting like someone above said, and clear a decent space for photography - no junk, tousled bed sheets or weird walls. And definitely not over the sink or the loo! |
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Until recently I was taking the easy option of using the selfie camera on my phone for all pics but since I started using the front camera the quality is so much better and I am much happier with them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I take a lot of pictures to get the one or two that I’m happy with 
But it’s all about the attention to detail. Check you background, make sure the lighting is good and get the angle right. I’m no photographer but I like to think I have an eye so a good picture |
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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago
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Pay attention to the light & dark in your photos and you won't go wrong.
Other design elements can be learnt later. There is tons of stuff on the internet that can guide you.
YouTube is a good 2nd teacher too! |
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Learn to understand light, whether available or something you add in.
Before pressing the button look all round the frame & check the details, many a good image has been spoilt by a stray label in lingerie, an odd reflection of the potographer or something in the background that's distracting. |
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It's all about good lighting and angles. Most of the pictures I'm trying to make look good rather than just quickly snapping a pic or being silly are taken from either waist height or from the floor. I put my phone camera on a timer too. Consider your background and the spacing above, below and either side of you though you can also crop if neccessary. |
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