A picture is worth a thousand words. However, getting it right is not as easy as it seems. It requires patience and passion in abundance to capture that one perfect moment that can enthrall everyone. Learn 'How to Make a Perfect Picture' in nine easy steps. Because taking a picture is easy, but being able to 'make' picture is what will make you stand out.

1. How To Make a
Perfect Picture
Photography for Beginners
By Pallavi Rao

2. A picture speaks
a thousand
words!
‘Afghan Girl’ is an iconic photographic portrait by
journalist Steve McCurry dating back to 1984

3. A perfect picture:
❖ Grabs your attention
❖ Tells you a story
❖ Makes a statement

4. Steps to Making
A Perfect Picture9

5. Step 1: Decide a Theme
A good photograph might
appear random but that’s far
from accurate. Choose a
central idea that runs through
the pictures you’ll take.

6. Step 2: Narrow Down the Theme
Question yourself about the
chosen theme, its
importance and the message
you wish to convey.

7. Step 3: Decide a Subject
A subject in the photograph
tells you a story. It helps the
photographer connect with
viewers on a visual level.

8. Step 4: Explore the Possibilities
Take a few pictures and analyse
them to see what’s working and
what’s not. The right connection
between the theme and subject
makes a photograph stand out.

9. Step 5: Visualize the Photograph
Visualize the potential
photograph by arranging
elements in a manner suitable to
you. Decide the perspective
(frame) from which you are
shooting and practice before
taking the actual picture.

10. Step 6: Get Down & Dirty
As a photographer be prepared
for surprise delays, unearthly
shooting schedules and
disapproval from people who
don’t appreciate the art.

11. Step 7: Wait for the Right Moment
Hone your observation skills and
wait endlessly to capture the
right moment. Adjust the
camera settings and attempt a
unique frame to get a great shot.

12. Step 8: Edit & Arrange
The real work begins after the
click. Some editing is required to
find the images that are just
perfect.
Let go of pictures :
❖ With a shaky subject
❖ With a lack of focus

13. Step 8: Edit & Arrange
What next?
Find the photographs that fit
your theme and arrange them
in a manner to convey a STORY.

14. Step 9: Take Feedback
Feedback is essential to grow as
a photographer. So always :
❖ Pay attention to
constructive criticism
❖ Evaluate how it would
improve your photographs

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