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Photography Tips and Tricks - A Little Something to Help Your Creativity

With the widespread of social media mediums such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Pinterest, photography has seen a huge increase in popularity. People are taking pictures with anything ranging from mobile phones to tablets and professional DSLR cameras and using all sorts of editing instruments ranging from Photoshop to their favorite online photo editor.

However, not all photos turn out how you may have expected them from a first try. Generally because it is easy to make a mistake when taking a picture, especially if your device is not of the professional kind. Here are a few tips and tricks that you need to take into account when taking a photo.

Creativity is your friend

First of all, framing is very important. When taking a photo of anything from landscapes to people, make sure you frame it properly. Take a few seconds or even minutes to remove anything that shouldn't be in the end product such as articles of clothing, waste baskets and so on. If you can't remove the undesired object remember that in the end, a photo editor is your best friend.

Second is lighting. Proper lighting can make the difference between a good picture and a great one. Too much sun? Have your model change position. No sun? Take advantage of artificial lighting and create the atmosphere that is requested for you to express as much as you can with a single still shot.

If you are shooting portraits, make sure you use burst mode. Shoot in short bursts so that you are sure that at least one photo catches everyone with their eyes open and in the right positions. Also especially important in portrait shots is height. If you're shooting a group shot, put the taller persons in the back, while the shorter ones should be in the front. Wide angle lens is recommended.

The closing argument

Last but not least, don't be afraid to be creative. Shoot from as many angles as you want. It can give the resulting photo a more surreal aspect that you did not think you could succeed in creating. And if you are still feeling less than satisfied with the end result, visit an online photo editor or ask a freelancer in order to fine tweak your pictures. If you are more of the "do it yourself" type, you will also find a lot of online applications that allow for easy "on the go" tweaking of your image. Remember: searching is your friend.

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