Tricks And Tips For Digital Photography

Sometimes you have to make do with what you have. Not everybody has the latest equipment or the coolest toys. Fear not. You can actually take some really great photos without being a pro and have the best of the best. I'm known as a real cheap skate and yet I still take photos that are crystal clear and sharp as a tack. Just take a look at the photo of me at this directory. That was done with a cheap $99 camera and no flash. This article is going to give you some tricks you can use to get some really nice effects.

The first one is for shooting photos outdoors in the bright sunlight. As you know, bright sunlight can really play havoc on your photos because of the glare. In these cases, it's best to use a polarizing filter. The problem is, these filters aren't cheap and some digital cameras don't come equipped to handle filters. So what do you do? I got a simple and cheap solution for you. Get yourself a cheap pair of sunglasses, ala ZZ Top fame, and place them over the lens before you take the photo. Instant polarizing filter and you'll get some really great shots.

Here's another cool one that you'll like. Have you ever considered taking photos outdoors and using your flash? You can do this. Yeah, I know, most cameras are defaulted to using flash only when you need it. But this can be overridden in many cameras. If you manually take control over using your flash, you can use it any time you like, even outdoors. This can produce some really cool effects, either by placing your subject out in the glaring sun or in the shade. You will notice a kind of a shine to your photos. Try it sometime.

My last cool trick for this article is on close up shots. This is where thinking outside the box can really come in handy. There is a world out there that most people never take the time to explore. It's no wonder with how chaotic our lives can be. But one day, do yourself a favor. Go out to your backyard and start digging through the dirt, plants, weeds, whatever. Activate your zoom and start taking photos of nature. You'll be taking photographs that will look as professional as some of the great nature photographers of our time...even with a cheap $99 camera.