Whether you are a beginner or an expert photographer, this article is for you! We will talk about some of our most useful photography tips.
Aside from discussing how to use one of the most effective composition rules, this article will talk about copyright. This will hopefully assist you in taking eye-catching photographs while protecting your intellectual property (IP).
Let’s begin!
1. The rule of thirds
If you want to capture great photos that will certainly impress your clients, the rule of thirds is one of the composition strategies you can use!
To apply the rule of thirds, consider four lines, two horizontal and two vertical, forming nine even squares. Some photographs look best with the focus point in the centre square.
However, positioning the subject off-centre at one of the imaginary lines’ intersecting points may result in a better aesthetically designed photograph.
2. Exposure
To make your images seem their best, consider these three fundamentals:
- aperture
- shutter speed
- ISO.
There certainly is a connection among these three controls. When you change one of them, you usually have to change at least one of the others to achieve the intended results.
Using auto mode takes care of these controls, but at the cost of not getting your images to look the way you want them to, which can be frustrating.
It’s a good idea to start with aperture-priority or shutter-priority modes and work your way up to manual mode.
3. Simple and plain backgrounds
In digital photography, the simple approach is usually the best. Choose what needs to be in the frame while excluding everything that may be a distraction.
If at all feasible, use a plain background, which means neutral colours and uncomplicated patterns. You will want the viewer’s attention to be pulled to the image’s main point rather than a splotch of colour or an unusual building in the background.
This is especially important in shots where the model is off-centre.
4. Copyright or intellectual property
Copyright is an exclusive right that is assigned to the creator (you, the photographer) at the time the work (your photos) is created. It is defined as the exclusive right of an individual to reproduce, publish, or sell their original work of authorship.
As a photographer, this means that the moment you capture an image, you own the copyright to that image. The only exception is when you have a specific legal arrangement to take photographs for someone else (for example, under a work for hire arrangement).
These terms will need to be setted in advance. A legally binding document must be created that transfers the copyright from the photographer once they have captured the images.
A lot of photographers consult an intellectual property or IP lawyer to make sure their rights are protected.
5. Create a story
When photographing landscapes, it is important to create a sense of depth, or to make the viewer feel as if they are there. For a panoramic perspective, use a wide-angle lens with a modest aperture of f/16 or smaller to keep the foreground and background sharp.
Placing an object or person in the foreground adds scale and highlights how far away the object is. If possible, use a tripod, as a tiny aperture requires a slower shutter speed.
Before we end…
Even with a basic digital camera and its normal zoom lens, you can capture amazing photographs that you’ll surely be proud of.
However, it would be great to keep these photography fundamentals in mind! Go back to the basics but at the same time, you may want to protect yourself and your intellectual property in the process.
