Photo Tips 1 - Pay attention to the lighting. This is probably one of the things picture takers underestimate the most. Take time to read your camera manual on light settings, positioning, and flash.

Photo Tips 2 - Be sure to lock the focus on your camera. Press the button only half way and then optimize your focus. When it's clear and centered, fire away.

Photo Tips 3 - Don't be afraid to turn the camera vertically if the object or group warrants such a thing.

Photo Tips 4 - Know the range of your flash. If you're outside of the range of flash, your pictures will turn out too dark. Read your manual.

Photo Tips 5 - A simple background is preferable. Careful that it is not too busy or it will detract from the overall focus of what you're trying to shoot.

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Photo Tips 6 - If you're taking a picture of something or someone low (like a child), don't stand up. Get down on their level. Try to be at eye level if possible.

Photo Tips 7 - Don't be afraid to use your flash outdoors. Sometimes it helps to lighten shadowy areas.

Photo Tips 8 - Take charge of the scene. This especially applies to taking pictures of people. Don't be bashful. Tell people where to stand and how to look.

Photo Tips 9 - Add extra objects to the picture to help dress it up. This can be a plant, extra furniture, people, animals, or anything creative or colorful.

Photo Tips 10 - Be sure to check out top rated photography websites such as Photography.com for photo and picture taking tips, camera reviews, and photography forums.

Photo Tips 11 - Turn arround, sometimes the better image is what is happening behind you.

Photo Tips 12 - You can’t possibly take photographs of everything, but do take photographs of everything you see.

Photo Tips 13 - Find someone to go out and take pictures with. Its fun to compare what you both come up with, because you will both see things differently.

Photo Tips 14 - When taking a picture remember the rule of thirds. This means to take what you see and split the scene into thirds. Then take what you want to focus on and place it on either the right or left, top or bottom. Anywhere but in the center.

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