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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), the photo mode you always use preset, no pre-applied effects, and a well-charged battery. | 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), the photo mode you always use preset, no pre-applied effects, and a well-charged battery. | ||
=== The | === The shooting rundown === | ||
Advanced preparations | |||
* Decide whether you want a wide or a narrow angle shot, a portrait or a landscape one before doing anything else; | * Decide whether you want a wide or a narrow angle shot, a portrait or a landscape one before doing anything else; | ||
* Decide where outdoor light offers the best conditions or adjust indoor light to your needs, if possible; | * Decide where outdoor light offers the best conditions or adjust indoor light to your needs, if possible; | ||
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* Avoid direct sunlight falling unevenly on the subject, unless you really want an artistic effect; | * Avoid direct sunlight falling unevenly on the subject, unless you really want an artistic effect; | ||
Final preparations | |||
* Attempt a quick initial framing to give a good idea on the optimal distance to the subject, do not take a picture yet; | * 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; | * Observe and avoid other subjects or elements that are drawing needless attention to them instead of your subject; | ||
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or | or | ||
* Try focusing on different parts of the picture to reach even subject exposure (semi-professional/professional cameras); | * Try focusing on different parts of the picture to reach even subject exposure (semi-professional/professional cameras); | ||
The actual shooting (now you may raise the attention of your subject, if conditions apply) | |||
* Think in advance what the shots succession will be, what angles to focus upon; | |||
* Be flexible in your plan, if you notice the subject being well suited from a particular angle; | |||
* Keep the camera steady and leveled before taking a shot, take 1 or 2 more quick shots if you suspect an unsteady hand; | * Keep the camera steady and leveled before taking a shot, take 1 or 2 more quick shots if you suspect an unsteady hand; | ||