Photography can such fun, I just love my new Canon EOS 70D.
Tips And Tricks For Fine Art Photography
Starting out in photography can be daunting at first, however with the right mindset, information and dedication, you can become a great photographer. This article will help you get informed on photography, so you can join the ranks of great photographers everywhere.
Landscapes with your Canon EOS 70D
When photographing landscapes, create a sense of depth. Give an idea of the scale by including a subject somewhere in the foreground. Set a small aperture, try one no greater than a f/8 if it's a digital or f/16 with an SLR, so that your foreground and background can both be sharp. When shooting landscapes, remember the rule of thirds which is to keep one-third or two-thirds of the image as the sky or the foreground. This will give the photo more depth and a more dramatic look. This is an easy tip for beginners to follow but will make a huge difference in the appearance of the photos.
Play with lens distortion. Most photographs use portrait lenses or zoom lenses to focus on an object, and use a wide-angle lens for landscapes and such. By using a lens for a different use than its intended one, you will get a very original photograph. Do not let this become your style: learn when you can use an original lens.
When photographing landscapes, use defined lines to direct attention to the section you wish to highlight. Examples of defined lines in an outdoor setting could be fences, roadways, streams or trees. Position yourself and the camera in a way to use existing lines to lead the viewer's eye toward that barn or sunset or field of flowers in the distance.
Try bracketing the exposure on your camera when you are in the middle of shooting
landscapes to help get more lighting. You need to shoot, then you need to stop
up, and then you need to stop down from the first shot. There are some cameras
that allow automatic bracketing of three shots.
When photographing a building or landscape, consider shooting from an angle that incorporates a strong point of interest apart from the "bigger picture." Examples could include a colorful bouquet of flowers next to the building, or a majestic oak tree in the forefront of that distant sunset. Landscapes are often lost in translation if not defined by their proximity to other items.
Not as bad as you thought, right? Like any other subject, the world of
photography is vast and has a wealth of information available on it. Sometimes,
you just need a little hint as to where to begin with it so that you can "jump
right in with your Canon EOS 70D" Hopefully, these tips, will be of help. The most important thing is to just start taking pictures and most of all have a great time.
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