http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/ Daily photo tips from photo-tips.co.uk. en-gb 40 Compositions of cars, bicycles or someone walking usually look nicer with some space to move in. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?49 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?49 Every day we see the world from our own eye level. Change and use a different perspective once in a while. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?48 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?48 Pictures often work better if there's a clear subject. Competing subjects are hard to handle. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?47 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?47 Many lenses have a combination of aperture and focal length, where they excel in image sharpness and contrast. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?46 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?46 Shadows and harsh sunlight can be hard to handle, making diffused overcast days your friend for photos Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?45 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?45 A higher megapixel count often results in more photo noise. 5 megapixels is enough for most situations. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?44 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?44 Placing people into a location enables the viewer to gain a sense of scale of the buildings and surroundings. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?43 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?43 Several memory cards will ensure you have enough room for your shots, and also spreads your risk of data loss. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?42 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?42 Vertical lines in buildings should be vertical on your pictures, or they won't look natural. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?41 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?41 Negative space is the part of an image that is not your subject. Utilise it every now and then. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?40 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?40 Set yourself some specific photo projects to reinforce your knowledge of theory and camera handling. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?39 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?39 Believe in yourself, your skills and your instincts. If you like the shot, then it's a good shot. Take it! Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?38 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?38 Don't take unconstructive criticism personally. Ignore comments of the "this shot sucks" sort. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?37 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?37 If you are in a situation where you want to take shake-free low-light images, you should use a beanbag or tripod. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?36 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?36 Don't use digital zoom, it will make your images look bad. Switch it off using your cameras settings. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?35 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?35 Become familiar with your camera. Read the manual, and review it periodically to refresh your memory. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?34 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?34 Learn a dozen words of the local language. 'Please' and 'thank you' are good places to start. And be sure to smile. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?33 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?33 Look out for repeating patterns in the objects around you as they often make for fantastic photos. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?32 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?32 Arrive early for special events, find the best locations, pay attention to the weather and the suns direction. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?31 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?31 If you use a really wide angle lens when shooting interior shots the rooms will look much bigger. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?30 http://www.photo-tips.co.uk/?30