It is a given that patterned papers and embellishments are certainly an important part of scrapbooking. But like it or not most of the time the layouts are designed to allow the photos to take center stage. This just means that as a scrapbooker the goal is to always search for ways to balance the layout and the photo that needs to be use.

Here are a few tips that can help:

·        The very basic rule is to read your camera’s instruction manual carefully. Even though a point and shoot camera is fairly easy to operate, you still need to know what all the settings on your camera are intended to do.

·           When in doubt, take the shot. A photographer’s skills improve with practice. The more pictures you take, the better you’ll become at learning how to compose an outstanding shot.

·           Use the highest resolution possible. It may require the purchase of a larger memory card, but you’ll have more size options available when you go to create your scrapbook layout.

·           Keep a small notebook in your camera bag and use it to jot down photography tips for scrapbookers as you’re experimenting with different techniques. Then, when you take a shot that you’re especially proud of, you’ll be able to remember what settings you used to get that particular effect.

Try to look for a fresh perspective.Shoot from above the subject to draw attention to his or her face.This gives the shot a new twist.

Shoot in Black and White this kind of photo lends a timeless, elegant, and romantic look to your images. This makes it a wonderful choice for wedding, anniversary, or prom pages.It  is also very flattering for portraits, since it makes wrinkles, blemishes, and other skin imperfections less visible.

Buy a Tripod-. A tripod helps eliminate the blur caused by the shaking of your hands as you’re working the camera. There are many different sizes and styles of tripods available, but even an inexpensive one will vastly improve your photos.

If you seldom make an appearance in your scrapbook layouts, a tripod also offers the benefit of making it much easier to take a self-portrait. Simply place the camera on the tripod, set the timer, and get ready to strike a pose!

   

]]> http://www.papergoodness.com/2009/03/essential-photography-tips-for-scrapbookers/feed/ 0 http://www.papergoodness.com/2008/11/photography-tip-natural-looking-portraits/ http://www.papergoodness.com/2008/11/photography-tip-natural-looking-portraits/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:09:22 +0000 Maricar http://www.papergoodness.com/2008/11/photography-tip-natural-looking-portraits/ Most of the photos that scrapbookers take are of people or pets. If there is one thing that will improve the look of our photos is learning how to take natural-looking photos. We want to capture images of our loved ones at their best, not as red-eyed, overexposed faces against unrecognizable backgrounds.

Over at the Digital Photography School, wedding and portrait photographer shares 5 tips for getting “natural relaxed portraits”.

In a nutshell, her five tips are:

1. Get to know your subject.
2. Plan on a few shots to break the ice.
3. Make your location work for you.
4. Help it happen.
5. Get in there.

Learn more at DPS.