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12 Tips For Taking Great Digital Pix

by Thomas Houston on April 4, 2009 at 12:01 AM



We've finally left winter behind us and spring will be in full bloom soon; it's one of the of the best times of the year for picture-taking with long afternoons and vibrant colors. Plus, the warm weather is perfect for getting into the great outdoors and experimenting with new photography tricks, tips, and techniques. Whether you're shooting with a cameraphone or lugging around a digital SLR, it's always worth catching up on the fundamentals, and Forbes.com put together a list of 12 photography tips for taking great shots.

Although it may be obvious, take the time to look through your camera's manual. You just might find how a quick way to set the camera timer, or a way to print directly from your camera. Forbes suggests holding off on that SLR purchase and using just a point-and-shoot at first. Although you're not going to have as much control over things like exposure, white balance, or ISO with a point-and-shoot, you can still experiment with framing and your photo composition without fretting about the the cost or complicated manual features offered on an SLR.

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