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Photography

There are several very simple, easy-to-remember rules to photography that make it simple to take an amazing photograph. I've recently discovered that several people take great pictures, or snapshots, and call it photography. Now, a picture isn't a photograph. Snapshots aren't photographs. They are simple memories captured on film. If you want to capture art and beauty, follow these simple rules. These are my own opinions. Remember that, k?

Lighting

The most common mistake I see is poor lighting. When you take a photo of a person, put the sun behind you! Their shadow should always be behind them! It's a very simple step, and completely ignored.

When to use Flash

Simply put: keep it off. Flash is for snapshots, greasy faces, and horribly distorted coloration! Step outside, find your medium, and take a photograph in the beautiful sunlight. The difference will blow your mind! If you're indoors, focus a lamp on your subject. Preferably white-light. Oh, and keep the lamp out of the picture. Have you ever noticed those big round lights in celebrities eyes in their photoshoots? Imagine what's on the otherside of the camera.

Outside Objects

I know your little sister is adorable, but when you're not taking a photograph of her, get someone to babysit. I've seen amazing photos with children, dogs, cars, and random people walking around, ruining the artistic feel. Don't be afraid to ask someone to get out of your picture. Just be polite. For the most part, people listen.

Children

When photographing children, get down on one knee. Get down on your belly. Get down on their level! No, don't get right in their faces, just get parallel with them. Don't take photos of the tops of their heads, and try asking them to pose for the photo. Most children will gladly play super-model, and magically take directions very well!

FOCUS!

Remember, the clearer the photo, the better the quality. Most cameras (even cheap wal-mart brand digital ones!) have automatic focus. Which, for me, means put the little red square on your subject. Hold the button half-way, and wait for the red square to turn green. Then snap! A perfectly focused photo.
Remeber: Don't focus on the stick infront of your subject, or the house behind them. Remeber what you want your viewer to see.

Angling

No! Not fishing! Don't be afraid to be creative with your angles. Yes, the myspace kids got something right! Experiment with this, and find a style all your own! Remember those pictures of you when you were little bitty, on your first day of school? Mom stuck you in the middle of the hall, and put you right in the center of the picture? Now, how artistic is that?

The little things

Blinking. Wait until your subject is ready.
Over-exposure. If you must use flash, step back, and zoom in.
Fingers. Get 'em out of the way! Hee hee!
Red eyes. Just avoid them. (If needed, edit them out.)