Photography 101 with Marla

Want to make the most of your camera and take some photos you'll be itching to scrap? Design Team member and talented photographer Marla came up with three fast and fabulous tips to help you get some successful shots.

1.  Watch your background.  You want your subject to shine so try decrease the amount of clutter in the background.

2.  Move in close and fill the frame.  To avoid your subject getting lost in the photo and emphasize the detail, move in close and fill the frame.

3.  Get down on their level.  See the world as your subject does and become part of the photo rather than a spectator.

Thanks for the great examples, Marla!

Do you have a favorite photography tip that gives you great results every time?  We'd love to hear it!

Comments

[Jill Marie]

I have a couple articles on my blog with tips that have worked well for my in improving my photos over the past 5 years or so...

http://www.amatterofmemories.com/2008/05/8-tips-to-better-photo-composition.html - 8 Tips to Better Photo Composition

http://www.amatterofmemories.com/2008/06/photography-article-get-your-light.html - Get Your Light Right

http://www.amatterofmemories.com/2008/08/article-10-tips-for-photographing.html - 10 Tips for Photographing Children

Hope you find them helpful also!!

[Nathalie (famille1999)]

I love easy and quick tips to improve photography! Thanks! =)

[Angela W]

Thanks for these tips! I have been working on all of these, so glad to know I am doing something right! LOL!

[ShawninAZ]

Great tips. My Tip - I always try to shoot in natural light morning is my favorite time.

[Liz Miller]

So simple yet they make a HUGE impact!!!

[Gracie]

Thanks for all these tips Marla. This will really help me improve my photography skills.

[Linda Barber]

Thanks for the great tips, Marla!

[{vicki}]

Great tips! You can really see the difference it makes.
thanks for sharing.

[Bree]

Great Tips.. thanks