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Tips for Taking Good Photos Dr. Mike Downing Kutztown University of PA Change the Perspective Taking a photo from eye-level is typically boring. Taking a photo from a low perspective is more interesting because it presents the subject matter from a new perspective. Taking a photo from above is equally interesting. Use a Plain Background This summer, I was asked to take some photos of my friend’s scrapbook. At first, she put the scrapbook on a table cloth that had a complex pattern. When I looked through the viewfinder, I saw too many distractions. We replaced the patterned tablecloth with a solid, deep blue one and the photos turned out great. Use Flash Outdoors Sometimes, depending on the location of the sun, you might have to use a flash outdoors. Experiment with your flash—and take several shots—until you capture the right exposure. Flash Range Know the range of your flash Zoom In Macro shots are awesome. They bring out the details of faces, places, and flowers. Take Verticals Turn the camera sideways to shoot vertical subjects. Rule of Thirds Imaginary lines are drawn dividing the image into thirds both horizontally and vertically. Place important elements of your composition where these lines intersect. Rule of Thirds in Other Words: Off-Center In other words, don’t always center your primary subject. Think about composition. Look for lines and curves and use them to your advantage. Be aware of light Backlighting will make faces dark. Be aware of the location of the sun when shooting outside. Beware of strong lighting sources when shooting indoors. Right: Intentional use of backlighting. Direct! Tell your subjects what to do. Make it fun. Tell them to say Cheese! If there are seats, tell the tall people to sit (not stand in the back), and have the short people stand behind them. Step outside Don’t be afraid to ask people to step outside, because lighting is often much better (and kinder) than indoor lighting. Keep your subject in the foregrou