You have a very nice camera and some pretty decent equipment to go along with it. You can take a good picture but somehow, your images never come out looking like professional shots. This photography-related article will go into detail on how you can get the most out of your camera.
Set up some basic programs for your DSLR camera. By setting some of the basic values ahead of time, you don’t have to mess with them in the event that you want to get a shot in, in a short amount of time. Instead, you just press the button and start shooting.
Play with the aperture settings. Take a number of photos of the same subject with different settings to see how it affects the look of the final photo. Bigger f-stops allow you to get an entire landscape in focus, while a smaller f-stop will draw attention only to the center of your frame.
Be aware that the weather will influence your pictures. You might not realize it when you take the picture, but a dark sky will give a very gloomy atmosphere to your picture. Compose your pictures accordingly and let the weather inspire you for interesting creations. You can also wait for different kind of weather before you take pictures.
Hold your camera properly. You should hold it on one side and use your other hand to support the lens. Place your hand under the lens instead of over it. When you place your hands this way, you are supporting the camera instead of applying pressure, which could make your pictures blurry.
In conclusion, you want to be able to maximize your camera’s potential, especially, because of the amount of money you have already put into it. There is a lot you can do right and a lot you can do wrong with photography. Follow the tips provided and you should be happy with your results.