Great Photos...
The above photos were taken with a Canon G10 PowerShot in Paris last October..and yes, that's a point-and-shoot.
I know many of you received one of the latest and greatest cameras this year, and now you’re excited and thinking . . . perfect! Now . . . how do I use this thing? Digital cameras are getting easier to use all the time, but here a few tips to get the most out of your camera.
- Keep your new camera close by. If you want to catch your kids “in the moment,” the camera can’t be very far away. Find a secure place in your main living space that is easily accessible at a moment’s notice.
- Get close. If you want to capture the emotion on their faces, get close. If you’re too close, your camera will let you know by not allowing you take the picture.
- Limit distractions. I can’t tell you how many snapshots I’ve seen in which the subject, a tiny little child in the middle of a room full of distractions, is completely lost in a sea of other “subjects”. Again, get closer . . . can’t say this enough.
- Don't erase the photos "in camera", a common mistake. There are many reasons why this is a bad idea but mainly, the quality of your in-camera display is not equal to the output you will receive.
- Buy a memory card with at least 4 GB .
- And a little bonus tip: Print the photos!! Don't keep your captured memories stuck in the camera card.
- Finally, if all else fails: Read the manual!!
Labels: point-and-shoot