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If you already have a computer, then it is
easy to get started in digital photography. Strictly
speaking you do
Higher quality digital cameras cost more, but
the cheaper versions will give you cheaper quality
shots. It's the same as with traditional cameras--you
get what you pay for. But you don't have to pay through
the nose. Mid-priced cameras can take great pictures,
especially if you're only using it to put snaps on the
internet. Be sure to go for a high pixel count, at least
3 mega- pixels. But even the number of megapixels
won't help if you have a poor quality lens, so be sure to
splurge on that. Buying from a well known brand is a good idea,
but always start by looking online for the latest product
reviews. Even people who never considered themselves photographers in the past are learning that
with digital cameras they can take great pictures.
There are a few main reasons for the popularity of these
medium: 1) Digital photography is actually cheaper in
the long- term than traditional photography. After you
pay for the camera itself (as well as any ink and
paper you may need to print out photographs), the cost is
minimal. Traditional prints are incredibly expensive,
and we've all learned that most rolls of film include at
least a few pictures we wish we hadn't taken. But with
digital cameras you can just delete bad pictures and
focus on the ones that are good. Also, most people
generally don't even print out digital pics--they beam
them around the globe via email or by posting them on the
web. 2) Creativity. This is a main selling point
for many people. With traditional cameras, you had to
shell out more money to get your prints blown up, cropped, or
fixed. It was almost never worth it. But with digital
cameras you have the ability to go in and become an
artist, cropping out whatever looks ugly, creating a better
color saturation, and so on. It's easy, even for
those who are new to digital photography. 3) Digital photography frees us from the
constraints of traditional photography because we aren't
using up rolls of film. Instead of having to change the roll
every 24 or 36 shots, we can shoot away with abandon,
and without worrying about the cost to develop all these
shots. And we don't have to wait until the film is
developed to see if we got good pictures. We can simply look at
the screen!
Now that you know the above, consider the
following: Experiment. Once you have invested in your
equipment you will not have to spend more money on having
bad pictures developed, so go crazy. Try different angles,
different times of day. Take pictures of details. If you
are on holiday, take pictures of things you might not
normally bother with - the food you are served, the
inside of shops... Some of these pictures can turn out
to be the most memorable when you return home, really evoking
your time away. Also, be sure to take the time to read over
the manual and learn how to utilize all the components of
your camera. These are intricate pieces of
equipment, so it's important to figure out how they work.
Your software manual will also show you how to fix your
pictures once they are on your computer. Your friends and
family will be very grateful! Author Deborah Kilgaron is a professional
photographer helping anyone else follow in her footsteps
through Raising Profile Photography.
Visit the Raising Profile Photography online community at http://www.rpphotography.com
to sample Deborah's methods.
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