Basic Photo Tips
Mary Gunn FUNN
Great Photos
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Simple Changes =
Better Photos
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Better Photos =
Better Memories
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Better Memories =
Better Life
Oh, Shoot
From Above
Eye Level
Small Change
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Get on eye level for best face photos
Watch Your Back!
Plain backgrounds are better.
Clutter in background confuses &
can be awkward!
LIGHT!
The better the light, the better the image.
Time of Day and Weather
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Soft Lighting =
Most Flattering
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Early Morning
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Dusk
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Cloudy Days
Fill Light & Flash Range
Use a fill flash when
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Bright day giving you
harsh shadows
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Dark light
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People wearing hats
Back Light
Happens when a strong light source is behind the subject.
- Can be a dramatic silhouette look
- Move subject away from back light source
- Use a flash
The better the light,
the better the image.
Photo Ups and Downs
MOVING LENS
Get close to your subject
STOP, LOCK, FRAME, SHOOT
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STOP
think, access, decide
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LOCK
depress shutter release ½
way to focus
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FRAME
compose using
Rule of Thirds
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SHOOT
Gently finish depressing
shutter release & check
Stop, Lock, Frame & Shoot
Avoid “Lag Time”
Gives camera time to focus
& quicker shots
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STOP: decide of photo
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LOCK: on your focal point
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FRAME: compose photo
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SHOOT: with a gentle
depression of shutter
release
Stop, Lock, Frame & Shoot – Action Shots
STOP: decide on the moment you want to save
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LOCK: your focus on a spot near the upcoming action
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FRAME: move camera to frame upcoming action
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SHOOT: with a gentle depression of shutter release
Stop, Lock, Frame & Shoot Depth
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STOP: decide your
focal point
LOCK: on your focal
point
FRAME: your photo
SHOOT: with a gentle
depression
“Hafta” Pictures
“Hafta” Pictures include
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family groups
In front of Mickey at
Disneyland
Still can have FUNN:
Straight up photo & then
be the director & call
poses, faces, positions!
FUNN Compositions =
FUNN Memories
Practice, Practice, Practice
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Do a little homework
Watch: angle of shots, clean backgrounds, for
the best lighting or adjusting to make the best
lighting
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Flip your camera
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Get Close
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STOP, LOCK, FRAME & SHOOT for avoid “lag
time”, to get best action shots and get good
depth and clear focus
Get the “Haftas” and have FUNN
You Can Have Great Photos
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Simple Changes =
Better Photos
Better Photos =
Better Memories
Better Memories =
Better Life