| Do you wish you could take photographs like a | | | | moment. Just shoot, and the closer you get, the |
| professional? You are not alone. Those who are | | | | better! Avoid background distractions; your child is |
| serious might take a photography course or two, and | | | | the focus. |
| that can make a dramatic difference in the quality of | | | | Photographing gorgeous landscapes is another goal to |
| your photos. If you really just want a few ideas and | | | | which many amateur photographers aspire. Inspired |
| guidelines, however, there are plenty of places to go | | | | by greats like Ansel Adams, it is easy to get excited |
| for help. | | | | about capturing the drama and majesty of beautiful |
| There are great photography tips online, for instance. | | | | natural settings. It takes a phenomenal amount of |
| You can find hints for taking better photos of all | | | | patience to catch such shots, however. Ansel Adams |
| kinds of subjects in all sorts of circumstances.. Even | | | | was known to wait more than a day for the |
| with a top of the line camera-especially with a top of | | | | conditions he wanted, whether it was the right |
| the line camera-you cannot get good shots if you do | | | | lighting or a certain type of cloud bank. Landscape |
| not know how to use it to its full advantage. | | | | photography is one of the most important instances |
| Knowing about lighting and shutter speeds is a good | | | | where knowing about tripods, filters, exposure times, |
| start. Outside, for example, you should avoid bright, | | | | and lighting are critical. A few technical photography |
| direct sunlight (usually something the novice heads | | | | tips can make a big difference in your results. |
| straight for) because it creates harsh light and | | | | Behind every great photographer is a full bag of |
| shadow. | | | | tricks. If you want to take better pictures, it pays to |
| One reason many people invest in a good camera is | | | | glean what you can from the professionals. Whether |
| to take memorable pictures of their children. With | | | | you want to preserve rich photographic memories of |
| kids, you always have to be ready. Catch them | | | | your children, your pets, a vacation to the Rockies, |
| when they are engrossed in play, covered with beets | | | | or the beauty of your garden, you can learn a lot by |
| and creamed spinach, or hugging a sibling. Remember, | | | | listening to the pros. |
| kids move fast so you cannot wait for the "perfect" | | | | |