Digital Photography For Beginners - What You Need to Know

Digital photography can be a matter of taking quick snapshots or it can become a hobby which allows you to express yourself. For beginners just starting out in digital photography there are some things to be considered. What type of camera do you need, what sort of photos would you like to take and what your budget is.
Choosing the Right Camera
There are many digital cameras on the market today and it can be hard to decide which is the right choice for you. If you're mainly interested in taking snapshots, then you should pick a point and click style camera. If you're interested in more advanced photography or want to be able to switch lens you would want to look into a DSLR camera.
You should look for a minimum of 8 megapixels. Once you have narrowed down the type of camera you want, read product reviews to decide which model best suits your needs.
Play with the Settings
A lot of new photographers are intimidated by all the options that a digital camera presents. Play with them, push the buttons and figure out what it does. You will not "break" the camera, at worst if you can't figure out how to return to the default settings you can just pull the batteries out.
What seems daunting to the novice is the main advantage of digital photography. Digital cameras, and photo editing software, allow even the most inexperienced photographer to create masterpieces. You can seamlessly switch from black and white to colour photography. You can instantly review photos and discard pictures that you don't like. This gives you a lot of freedom to learn how to take photographs.
Once you have begun to understand how your camera works, get out and take pictures. Take your camera with you and snap at anything that catches your attention. As with anything, practice will make you better. And remember to have fun with it.
Photo Composition Basics

Try to avoid keeping your subjects centered. This creates a dull picture. Instead try to imagine a tic-tac-toe board over the scene and aim so that the subject is slightly off-center. Doing this gives your composition a sleeker appearance and draws the viewer's eyes into your image.
Be conscious of your fore-ground and mid-ground as well as the background. Try to take pictures of landscapes with someone standing in front of the backdrop. Play with different zoom levels to find out what you like in photos.
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