The Secret Techniques Behind Interesting Pictures

Handheld with vibration reduction lens1/6 second exposureHigh sensor sensitivity (ISO 1600)

Handheld with vibration reduction lens

1/6 second exposure

High sensor sensitivity (ISO 1600)

Tripod3-5 second exposureFireworks function as a flash

Tripod

3-5 second exposure

Fireworks function as a flash

TripodTime exposure of 3-5 secondsImpromptu light painting with sparklers

Tripod

Time exposure of 3-5 seconds

Impromptu light painting with sparklers

3-5 second exposure with a tripodFast moving subject barely captured

3-5 second exposure with a tripod

Fast moving subject barely captured

3 second exposure with a tripodFlash fires at start of 3 secondsFast moving subject barely captured

3 second exposure with a tripod

Flash fires at start of 3 seconds

Fast moving subject barely captured

Macro lens for close up detailWide aperture for blurred background

Macro lens for close up detail

Wide aperture for blurred background

Macro lens for close up detailOff-camera flash directly under a clear basket

Macro lens for close up detail

Off-camera flash directly under a clear basket

Macro lens for close up detailOff-camera flash directly behind subjectBlack velvet fabric background/baseStyrofoam sheet underneath the subject and the velvetSubject secured with sewing pin into velvet

Macro lens for close up detail

Off-camera flash directly behind subject

Black velvet fabric background/base

Styrofoam sheet underneath the subject and the velvet

Subject secured with sewing pin into velvet

Point and shoot cameraHand held subject over halogen lampRemoved the stem and fingers by cloning the surrounding area in Photoshop

Point and shoot camera

Hand held subject over halogen lamp

Removed the stem and fingers by cloning the surrounding area in Photoshop

You tell me…

You tell me…

How to Take Better Pictures With Your Point and Shoot Camera

A few quick tips…

16The Rule of ThirdsDepth of Field w/ ApertureUse Leading LinesFraming the subjectStopping Action w/ ShutterFill the frame with the subjectFill FlashAngle of View

Choose a different angle of view

Choose a different angle of view