6 tips for taking great photos

27 Nov 2015

Sick of taking blurry, out-of-focus photos while on holiday or with friends and family? Here are some handy tips and tricks to get you on the right track with your camera.

1. Keep it simple

Don’t try to pack too much into a shot as your photo will probably look cluttered and confused. Space opens up the image and allows you to focus on the main subject.

2. Try different angles

Don’t be shy to move around the subject to find the best angle for your shot. You could even try crouching down or taking a shot from up above. The results may surprise you.

3 Frame the photo

Aunt Sarah won’t be happy if her head is cut off in your photo of the family, so make sure you’ve got everyone’s heads and bodies in the frame before you click.

4. Check the background

Pay attention to what’s going on behind your subject and if possible, remove anything unsightly or distracting such as rubbish bins or unnecessary signs that might ruin an otherwise beautiful shot.

5. Consider the light

Light can really make or break a shot. Never take a photo into the light as your subject will be in the dark and the background will be too bright. Early mornings and evenings are the best times of the day to take photos.

6. Practice makes perfect

Like everything, the more you practice the better you will become. Look through all your photos and think about which ones you like and dislike and why. You may even want to take up a photography class

to polish your skills.