Set your camera on a rapid shutter speed when you are trying to catch people in action, such as in sporting events or at play. You can make sure to catch all of the action, and then go over all of the photos later and weed out the bad ones

1. Fall Photography Tips for Beginner Photographers
Posted by Guest Blogger on 17th, September 2012
Fall Photography Ideas | Free Photography Tips
The autumn season is well upon us, and in the next few weeks you should expect kamikaze leafs to start crashing
down on unsuspecting walkers and cars. The fall season comes with beautiful yellow/reddish landscapes, ideal for
both the amateur and professional photographer!
For men and women who are passionate about learning photography, there is really no better time to throw your
camera in a backpack and go capture the season's beauty. Mountains, parks, and city streets provide endless vistas
to capture and memories to preserve.
Here are some pointers to help the beginner make the most of these opportunities and fine-tune their skills.
1. START WITH BASIC EQUIPMENT
When you're just starting out it's natural to be enthusiastic, but you don't need to go overboard and buy the biggest or
most expensive equipment. A basic digital camera is a good choice to start. They are easy to operate and you can
upload the pictures to your PC or laptop to analyze or enhance them.
An inexpensive tripod is also a good piece of basic equipment, especially for landscape shots, or if you are a little
shaky. Once you develop your eye and become more experienced, you can invest in better equipment.
2. KEEP IT NATURAL
When photographing people, resist the temptation to pose them. Some of the best shots occur when you can capture

2. your subjects when they are relaxed and being themselves.
Set your camera on a rapid shutter speed when you are trying to catch people in action, such as in sporting events or
at play. You can make sure to catch all of the action, and then go over all of the photos later and weed out the bad
ones.
Try not to be that person who has their camera up in someone's face at an inappropriate moment.
Fall Photography Ideas | Digital Photography Tips
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3. FIND BEAUTY IN THE EVERY DAY
Sometime you can find beauty in things you look at every day. The camera can provide a fresh perspective on your
surroundings, and you will begin to see even the mundane in a different way through the lens of your camera.
4. DON'T BE AFRAID TO EXPERIMENT
Don't just go for the straight-on shot. Try to experiment with different angles and perspectives. Photographing objects,
people, and nature from an extreme close-up or an overhead shot can lead to some pretty interesting photos.
Play with black and white photography, different effects, and the play of light and shadow and how it affects the
subject.
There is nothing like practice to sharpen your eye. Carry a camera with you every where. You never know when you

3. will see something amazing that you can capture and share.
Jennifer MacGraw is a passionate photographer and mom of 3 children. In her spare time she enjoys blogging about
photography tips and ways for parents to preserve their memories. She currently writes for Elephoto, a Canada
based company that allows you to create awesome custom photo books, canvas prints, posters and more. Elephoto
is the ideal way to immortalize your spring photos!