How to Hold aDSLR

Camera

Hold Onto It With Two Hands.

Using your DSLR SafelyJust a couple of safety guidelines and

reminders.

Make sure it’s securely attached, WRAPPED TWICE around your wrist

when you’re shooting.

Use the Camera Strap

Otherwise, wear the camera across your body, or on one shoulder with a

rucksack worn over the top.

This keeps the lens close to you and prevents theft.

When you leave anywhere, have a good look behind you before

you go.

You may have left your camera OR other

belongings behind.

Adopt the ‘Backward Look’

5 Things to Consider When Taking Photos

Light Angle

Composition Framing

Timing

Light Capturing the right amount of light creates the right mood in

your photos.

Think about how much light you want reflected in your

photos, the intensity of shadows you want to create.

HOWEVER, you must remember that light can also be a problem

if not properly dealt with. (OVEREXPOSURE, UNDEREXPOSURE)

Overexposed Photo

Underexposed Photo

5 Things to Consider When Taking Photos

Light Angle

Composition Framing

Timing

Angle Changing the angle of your

photos can create more dramatic and impressive photos.

Ordinary photos are often taken in an angle that you would see if you are right there standing in

front of the subject or the place.

Try to adopt more interesting angles.

You can shoot from closer to the ground, above your subject, or at

an angle that is not normally seen.

5 Things to Consider When Taking Photos

Light Angle

Composition Framing

Timing

Composition The right composition will allow you

to convey the message that you want to convey in your photograph,

as the composition is the key in helping the viewer grasp the meaning of the photograph.

The Rule of Thirds1. Break up a photo (virtually) into 9 parts.2. Pick 4 squares to bring your object into focus.3. Use also the four lines to position your photo.

The points of intersection are often the point of focus for the audience.

Important questions to ask yourself when using The Rule of Thirds:• What are the points of interest in this shot?• Where am I intentionally placing them?

5 Things to Consider When Taking Photos

Light Angle

Composition Framing

Timing

Framing You can consider using foreground images as frames

for your photos. They help to emphasise the object of your photo and create a dramatic effect.

Timing Especially important in events/sports/ levitation photography.

Helps to tell the story and covey the message.