You can turn photography into a really rewarding hobby. Photography can capture something beautiful forever. Photographs can capture youth and innocence, and can be used to remind old people of their former vitality. These tips can bring a unique, original perspective to your photographs. Continue reading to see how you can bring more life to your photographs.

Keep your camera settings simple. Do not attempt to take on too many customizable settings at once. Choose to master a new setting monthly, from shutter speed to aperture. Doing this focuses your attention on the image itself, rather than playing with dials while you lose your subject.

Look at other photographers’ work for inspiration. Viewing others’ work will help you remember that capturing a moment can be done in so many different ways.

The foreground is much more noticeable than the background in a photograph. Create a nice foreground in your shot to make your picture look more deep and to frame in more intimately.

In life we are taught that even and centered is the way things should be. We have been taught all of our lives to always strive towards perfection, but when you are shooting photographs of a more off-beat, artistic nature, do not focus directly on your subject. Do not use the auto-focus feature that will detect your subject and place it in the center. Use manual focus and then lock prior to clicking your photo.

Experiment with varieties of expressions, scale and perspective. Even an ordinary object can be transformed into a work of art if its setting makes it appear dramatically magnified or diminished in size or placed in a situation that is humorous or unique. Take everyday objects out of the mundane by composing them in your shots in an unusual way.

As mentioned earlier, photography allows us to capture those fleeting moments so that we can enjoy them for years. Although a photo is just a piece of paper, many people cherish them more than anything else. Use all the tips you find in this article and elsewhere to become the kind of photographer you’ve always wanted to be.

By Gia Dragoi

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    This couple is by far ready, to go to any extent for the photos they know they want.  Not only it was freezing cold, but as you know Chicago’s wind chill makes you want to go anywhere but outside.  With all these obstacles, we worked through the cold and chili air, and managed to have fun, nigh-time, winter photos, and everything they wanted, including hitting most Chicago themed locations.  Simone is amazing in being able to stand any whether and is very patient.  They are both great and I’m sure they’ll be truly happy in their future.        

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Photography is a twofold pursuit, as it is an art form and a hobby. You can use these tips to improve and join them.

A lot of people think that days that have lots of sunlight are ideal for taking pictures. In fact, bright sunlight can ruin most pictures. Direct sun will cast shadows and cause glares but it will cause highlights that are uneven and your subjects may squint. Try to shoot in the early morning light or right as the sun has started to set for best results.

When it comes to photography, framing is key. If an object is distracting from the subject in your photo, remove it from the photograph. Zooming in is an effective way to accomplish this. This will help keep clutter out of your pictures, and eliminate any unwanted focal points.

Often, photographers only take into account the background in a landscape photo and forget about the foreground. The foreground will be the most viewed area once the photo comes out. You can increase the depth appearance of your photo when you shoot the foreground in a way that makes a great striking frame.

Spend some time playing with the features on you camera, especially the manual balance white. Indoor lighting will often be tainted with yellow tints from bulbs and flourescent fixtures. It’s rather difficult to fine tune artificial lighting, but luckily, the white balance feature on your camera is here to save the day. This slight change in quality will make your photographs have a much more professional look about them.

If you enjoy photography as a hobby you can turn it into an art. By using the advice presented here, you can be the type of photographer that is proud of their pictures. Experiment with the settings on your camera and the use of lighting to create unique, high-quality photographs.

By Gia Dragoi

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When I first spoke to Brittani about photographing their engagement, she wasn’t sure as to the locations she wanted, but it had to be night-time engagement photography in Chicago. So, we hit the most known spots and some not so known, but thanks to this wonderful couple, Brittani and Vito, I learned of a new spot for night-time photography, and it happens to be one of my favorites. Only in Chicago, one can find new locations all the time. I will for sure use it in my next ventures.  

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