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I am by far no professional photographer, but I do what I must to get some amazing shots. In this instructable, I'll share with you my tips and secrets on how to get fantastic pictures of plants, animals, scenery, people, and many other things.
Every picture in this instructable has been painstakingly photographed by me; these are all of my original creation.
Now read on to find out what I do to get amazing shots!
Remember, these were all taken by me, so if you see them in someone else's instructable who is not me, please don't hesitate to let me know.
UPDATE: I have added two pictures to the front page. My family and I were visiting at the hospital and I went up to the top of the parking garage to take some pictures. I made my sister lay down on the ground by the light coming from one of the EXIT doors and took these photos. They make great desktop backgrounds. Hope you like!
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Every picture in this instructable has been painstakingly photographed by me; these are all of my original creation.
Now read on to find out what I do to get amazing shots!
Remember, these were all taken by me, so if you see them in someone else's instructable who is not me, please don't hesitate to let me know.
UPDATE: I have added two pictures to the front page. My family and I were visiting at the hospital and I went up to the top of the parking garage to take some pictures. I made my sister lay down on the ground by the light coming from one of the EXIT doors and took these photos. They make great desktop backgrounds. Hope you like!
Please VOTE for this instructable if you enjoyed it!
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Signing UpStep 1My camera, and how to choose your own.
The camera I use to take all of my fantastic shots is a Kodak Z712 IS. It is a wonderfully fantastic digital camera, with 12 times optical zoom, and a digital zoom feature that you can turn off. It takes super clear pictures, has great settings for a variety of things, and I just love the thing to death. Right now I have a 2G memory card in it, so I can get approximately 1600 pictures without downloading anything. On a good set of lithium batteries, I can get about 500-550 pictures. It only set us back about 200 bucks, but that price is nothing compared to the quality of this camera.
Choosing your own Camera
When choosing a camera for yourself, look at how much you have to spend on a camera, what kind of pictures you will generally be taking, what kind of camera you want to go with (film or digital), and how often you plan on taking pictures. All of these things can help you when choosing a new camera. Shop around and find the best bang for your buck, and don't be to quick to buy the first thing you see.
The picture below is not mine, it has been borrowed from a Kodak sponsored web site.
Choosing your own Camera
When choosing a camera for yourself, look at how much you have to spend on a camera, what kind of pictures you will generally be taking, what kind of camera you want to go with (film or digital), and how often you plan on taking pictures. All of these things can help you when choosing a new camera. Shop around and find the best bang for your buck, and don't be to quick to buy the first thing you see.
The picture below is not mine, it has been borrowed from a Kodak sponsored web site.
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- Always make sure the eyes aren't out of focus. Best way is to focus on at least one eye
- Always keep some "air" in front of subject. If animal (or person) is "looking to the left", have the eyes on the right side of the frame.
- Mind the rule of thirds
Try maximum aperture and focal length
Mind if I share some photos? I've got some better ones, but these are already in my Library.
Remember, some of the best photos are of spur of the moment things. Whether it be someone doing a random action that portrays their everyday life, or just your cat scratching himself; It can all be beautiful art.
The first close up of my dog is just after she caught a snowflake in her mouth.
Yesterday there were two deer in the woods in my front yard. It was raining and I didn't want to ruin the camera. :(