Blue Umbrella Official Feb Mar 2019 issue | Page 17

4. Mess around wit h fun props. What
better way to make photography fun than
adding in some fun props! Props can be
anything from sunglasses, to Coca-Cola
bottles, a suitcase, or whatever you want
to use! Including a bouquet of flowers, or
an antique chair or the family pet can
really spice up a picture.
5. Play wit h t he set t ings. Digital
cameras, such as Canon, Nikon, or a
smartphone include many different filters
and settings to add uniqueness to a
picture. Use a black-and-white setting to
create a deep look or pinpoint only the
main prop. Taking pictures without using
any cool settings can get boring. Change it
up!
6. Edit and fix when you are done.
After you are done taking pictures, sit
down, and polish them up. Delete the ones
that are bad, and fix the ones that are
good. Play around with them; crop and
rotate some here and there, and mess with
the lighting or color in others. Doing this
adds more personality to the photos.
7. Be confident ! Every photographer
can get anxious when it comes to taking
pictures. If you?re nervous about doing a
photo shoot, just practice on your own
time. This can mean setting up props
yourself, such as utilizing things around
your house or even taking pictures of your
siblings/parents. Being confident in your
talent leads you to becoming better at it.
Remember: practice makes perfect!
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