LET’S TALK ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY!
Photos are one of the best ways we capture memories, showcase products and tell stories.
But how do you achieve high-quality photos? Where do you even start? Here are a few tips from Mervin Hostetler—the photographer at Tin Roof Studios.
USE IDEAL LIGHTING
Good lighting can take an image from so-so to outstanding. Have you ever heard of Golden Hour? It’s that time of day just before sunset, or just after sunrise, when the light is softer—creating the perfect lighting for some amazing photos.
PAY ATTENTION TO FRAMING
Make sure that your subject has enough breathing room. And don’t cut off important elements, like the top of a house, unless you have a very good reason for it!
Learn to “see” the photo before you take it.
THE RULE OF THIRDS
Another term often used in photography, this is the idea that the image can be divided into nine equal parts using two horizontal and two vertical lines. Situate the main element(s) of the photo at the intersection of one or more of these lines. This generally leads to a more compelling and well-composed shot.
PICK YOUR FOCAL POINT
The eye naturally seeks out a focal point in an image—the one object that stands out the most. Consider your focal point before you shoot, and use elements like light, shadow and focus to bring it to the forefront.
MOVE YOUR FEET
Get more creative with your photography and experiment with perspective. The exact same scene can look very different when taken from a different angle. It’s worth taking photographs of the same subject from multiple angles, as well as approaching familiar objects from totally unexpected perspectives in search of that wow-shot.
To take engaging photos, you need to be engaged with what you’re doing. Put thought into your composition.
AIM. SHOOT. CAPTURE.
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