1. Tips for Taking Better Photos
Jocelyn Mihill

2. Look your subject in the eye, get on their level.
Tip #1
Look your subject in the eye, get on their level.

3. Tip #2
Use a plain background, rather than a background with several objects; to focus more on the subject.

4. Move in closer to the subject to get more detail in the picture.
Tip #3
Move in closer to the subject to get more detail in the picture.

5. Tip #4
Don’t center the most important thing right in the middle. When looking through a viewfinder put the main subject to the left or right of the photo.

6. Tip #5
Lock focus on the subject, which will allow the main object in the photo to be the center of attention.

7. Tip #6
Don’t use flash indoors. It will brighten the subject to much making it look unusually dark.

8. Avoid camera shake, so the picture comes out crisp and clear.
Tip #7
Avoid camera shake, so the picture comes out crisp and clear.

9. Tip #8
Use flash during the day to brighten up dark spots where the sun isn’t naturally hitting.

10. Take candid shots to give a more lively affect.
Tip #9
Take candid shots to give a more lively affect.

11. Tip #10
Watch the joints. Don’t stop at the knee, wrist or elbow. It leaves the photo looking awkward.