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<code>''Remember that the way you orient your camera most of the time is landscape or horizontal. It is good to know that there are other orientations, such as a portrait one, and it is advisable to experiment with multiple orientations and taking pictures at various distances from the subject, as this offers more opportunities on editing.''</code> | <code>''Remember that the way you orient your camera most of the time is landscape or horizontal. It is good to know that there are other orientations, such as a portrait one, and it is advisable to experiment with multiple orientations and taking pictures at various distances from the subject, as this offers more opportunities on editing.''</code> | ||
== Taking a Photo quick rundown == | |||
It may seem all to obvious how you should take a photo, however, to the best of my judgement, I made a list of quick suggestions to apply while the remainder of the page shows them in particular details. This should ensure you take at least above average shots, when given the chance. | |||
=== Advanced preparations === | |||
Ensure you have the right setup on your first photo. It is easy to forget what you used last time, so you need to get your camera back to the typical settings. That means no optical zoom or having the default camera focus length, the default 4:3 or 3:2 image ratio, a clean lens (particularly for smartphones), and a well-charged battery. | |||
=== The actual rundown === | |||
* Decide whether you want a wide or a narrow angle shot, a portrait or a landscape one before doing anything else; | |||
* Attempt a quick initial framing to give a good idea on the optimal distance to the subject, do not take a picture yet; | |||
* Observe and avoid other subjects or elements that are drawing needless attention to them instead of your subject; | |||
* Adjust focal length on your camera or switch to a different optical magnification factor to reach optimum framing; | |||
* Avoid taking photos with the light behind the subject, or when large shadow areas occur, in front of the camera; | |||
* Avoid direct sunlight falling unevenly on the subject, unless you really want an artistic effect; | |||
* Try focusing and exposure adjustment on different parts of the picture to reach even subject exposure (smartphones); | |||
or | |||
* Try focusing on different parts of the picture to reach even subject exposure (semi-professional/professional cameras); | |||
* Keep the camera steady before taking a shot, take 1 or 2 more quick shots if you suspect an unsteady hand; | |||
== Focusing == | == Focusing == | ||
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==Hinting information == | ==Hinting information == | ||
All cameras can expose various information that is useful for persons that want to operate and learn more about the device. Information such as the current preset mode, flash activation, exposure time, ISO mode, estimated new shots available space | All cameras can expose various information that is useful for persons that want to operate and learn more about the device. Information such as the current preset mode, flash activation, exposure time, ISO mode, estimated new shots available space. | ||
=== Rule of Thirds === | === Rule of Thirds === | ||