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Taking better photographs

General tips

Get ready
- Is your camera ready?
- Is your camera charged?
- Do you have extra batteries?
- Do you have memory available?
- Do you know what you need to photograph?
- Is your lens clean?
- Do you know what app you’re using?
Frame your image
- Center your subjects
- Check your background
  - Anything distracting?
Check the lighting
- What is your lighting direction?
  - Fully lit is ideal
  - Front lit is okay
  - Side lit is not great
  - Back lit is bad
- Overexposed: Too much light. Image appears blown out. Details and color lost.
- Underexposed: Too little light to see subject details or actions
- Just right: Details and colors clear. Shadows show depth but do not obscure subject.
Focus & Shoot!
- Make sure your subject is clear and detailed (“in focus”)
- Background details can be blurry, if desired
- Check framing, lighting, and focus
- OK: Take a picture!