1.
Make sure your hands don't "float" when holding the camera.
Simply put, use all of your fingers on both hands to hold your camera steady.
In other words, try not to hold out your pinkie finger.
I've noticed that some people do that when taking a photo with a digital single lens reflex camera.
Why? I don't really know but it's important to use all of your fingers.
2.
Plant your elbows against your body for stability.
Keeping them tucked in close to your body can make a huge difference in stabilizing your camera, especially if you're waiting to get a perfect shot.
This can take practice, so the next time you're taking photos, just think of T.
E.
N.
- Tuck Elbows Now.
3.
Use one hand to support the lens and the other to support the base.
If you're right-handed, this will mean using your left hand underneath the lens for support with the fat part of your palm resting on the camera body.
Your right hand will be holding the right side of the camera body while putting your index finger on the shutter button to take the photo.
4.
Use your legs like those of a tripod.
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart.
I've even found myself putting my left foot out further than my right for stability.
It all depends upon what kind of terrain you're standing on.
If you're in a place where there is low light and you don't want to use your flash, you will need to stand very, very still or use a tripod.
When in doubt, use a tripod.
This will allow you to keep the shutter open for as long as needed to get your shot and there won't be any blur.
5.
Use the viewfinder of your camera to see what angle the camera should be held at to get your subject.
Today's digital cameras come equipped with a display that you can use to see what your photo will look like.
If your camera is a point and shoot, you have no other option but to use that to frame your photo.
If you use a digital single lens reflex, you'll have a viewfinder.
I've found that it's so much easier to frame the photo when using a viewfinder.
Don't get me wrong.
I've seen some stunning photos taken with point and shoot cameras, so use what you have and just practice to get really good at it.
Learning the way to properly hold a camera is not that hard, but it is essential to the success of your photos.
Just follow the tips above and you'll be taking better shots in no time.
Make sure your hands don't "float" when holding the camera.
Simply put, use all of your fingers on both hands to hold your camera steady.
In other words, try not to hold out your pinkie finger.
I've noticed that some people do that when taking a photo with a digital single lens reflex camera.
Why? I don't really know but it's important to use all of your fingers.
2.
Plant your elbows against your body for stability.
Keeping them tucked in close to your body can make a huge difference in stabilizing your camera, especially if you're waiting to get a perfect shot.
This can take practice, so the next time you're taking photos, just think of T.
E.
N.
- Tuck Elbows Now.
3.
Use one hand to support the lens and the other to support the base.
If you're right-handed, this will mean using your left hand underneath the lens for support with the fat part of your palm resting on the camera body.
Your right hand will be holding the right side of the camera body while putting your index finger on the shutter button to take the photo.
4.
Use your legs like those of a tripod.
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart.
I've even found myself putting my left foot out further than my right for stability.
It all depends upon what kind of terrain you're standing on.
If you're in a place where there is low light and you don't want to use your flash, you will need to stand very, very still or use a tripod.
When in doubt, use a tripod.
This will allow you to keep the shutter open for as long as needed to get your shot and there won't be any blur.
5.
Use the viewfinder of your camera to see what angle the camera should be held at to get your subject.
Today's digital cameras come equipped with a display that you can use to see what your photo will look like.
If your camera is a point and shoot, you have no other option but to use that to frame your photo.
If you use a digital single lens reflex, you'll have a viewfinder.
I've found that it's so much easier to frame the photo when using a viewfinder.
Don't get me wrong.
I've seen some stunning photos taken with point and shoot cameras, so use what you have and just practice to get really good at it.
Learning the way to properly hold a camera is not that hard, but it is essential to the success of your photos.
Just follow the tips above and you'll be taking better shots in no time.
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