Every person who likes gadgets or photography owns either a professional camera or a digital camera, or sometimes both. Yet you need something that makes you different from the millions of others who have similar equipment.
You’ve bought a new DSLR camera or are unsure which one to buy and are excited to snap everything in sight, but your pictures don’t stand out because there is nothing special about them. The good news is that there are a few photography hacks that can help you improve not just your photography skills, but also the quality of your photos.
Use The Correct Shutter Speed
Basically, shutter speed refers to the amount of light that the camera receives before taking a picture. A fast shutter speed freezes motion completely. In contrast, if the shutter speed is slow, the image and motion will be blurred.
The shutter speed of a camera is usually measured in fractions of a second. Nowadays, most DSLR cameras have shutter speeds of 1/4000th of a second. Others can handle speeds up to 1/8000th of a second. Shutter speed is determined by the kind of motion you are trying to capture.
Be Minimalistic
When you are not a professional photographer, it is easy to forget that the background of your picture is extremely important. Think about having an overcluttered work desk or a clean minimalistic work desk with the essentials you need.
Photography is no different! When taking an image, maintain a minimalist approach by focusing on the subject and reducing clutter. It is imperative to avoid using a flashy or distracting background that will take the focus away from the actual object.
Use a Tripod to Prevent Shaking
You can use a tripod to stabilize your shots if your hands are shaky and your shots are not coming out well. You can always buy a tripod, but if you don’t want to spend money on one, you can make your own tripod with lentil beans and a bag (or use a string and a washer). To do this, just make a bag out of paper and cloth and fill it with lentils. Your self-made tripod is now ready to use.
Change Your Perspective
When it comes to clicking, people tend to go with what’s right in front of them without giving thought to the angle. Take a walk, move around a bit, and think outside the box to look at what’s around you from a different perspective. Keep your feet from tying you down to one place. Moving, turning, walking, climbing, and bending will be required to get a picture worth your while.
Master the Bokeh Effect
Bokeh comes from the Japanese term ‘haze’ or ‘blur’. The Bokeh effect creates a blurred background. Photographs with blurry glowing orbs as backgrounds are a very popular type of Bokeh. Having Bokeh in our images would be nice, and you could also create different shapes of Bokeh.
To make this craft, you just need a piece of black paper and a shape to cut out. It should be the size of the front element on your lens or a thumbnail. You’ll be amazed at what your camera can do when you place it in front of the lens.
Vaseline for Better Images
A dreamy/vintage effect can be achieved by clicking images with Vaseline, according to Popternative. The only things you will need are a filter and Vaseline. Use your fingers to apply Vaseline to the filter, avoiding the center. You are ready to take exciting and creative photos with your camera.
Conclusion
By following and experimenting with these few photography hacks, you could see big improvements in your photography.