A photograph is the physical incarnation of an image in your mind. To acquire the ability to translate that image to a photographic image requires basic knowledge, special know-how and techniques, which you can learn here. [What makes a good photograph?] Vertical or horizontal composition Move the subject off-center [Getting Started] Holding the camera Zooming is okay, but moving yourself is good, too. Reading the light, seeing the color     No viewfinder shooting     Using a Wide-Angle Lens     Using a Telephoto Lens [Learning to make use of your camera’s capabilities] Focus Lock     Focal Length     Using a Flash     White balance     Exposure     Exposure Compensation     Shutter Speed [Taking portraits worth displaying] Which way, vertical or horizontal? Don't center the subject! Be aware of the background.

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