When out on the road, the few seconds it takes to pull out your camera, focus, and capture a shot can mean the difference between an award winning photo or a blurry mess.
With image stabilization technology built into digital cameras, it’s easier than ever to capture crisp and clear images. However, unsteady hands, low light, and other factors can still hamper your photography efforts.
With the following quick tips in mind, accurately shooting a moving object isn’t as hard as you think.
1. Position
First, you need to position yourself to find the best angle. If you know what you’re shooting before-hand, like the running of the bulls in Pamplona, a street parade, etc, you can anticipate the movement of your subject. If you’re snapping photos in the moment, you must be able to quickly follow your subject and reposition yourself constantly.
2. Lighting
Be aware of where the light comes from. Shooting into the light results in overexposed images like this one. The colors in the background and the foreground are completely washed out.
3. Flash
Avoid using flash. Photos taken under nature lighting look the best, preserving the true color of the image.
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Jasmine Huang is a photographer at Through the Lenses. She posts about personal travel encounters, hotel and resort reviews, travel guides, and photography tips for your next journey.
Jasmine Huang
Jasmine Huang is a photographer at Through the Lenses. She posts about personal travel encounters, hotel and resort reviews, travel guides, and photography tips for your next journey.
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