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What photography techniques are you going to use this summer to take better pictures?

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Wilko van de Kamp
May 27, 2018
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Like all fields, photography, and especially professional photography, is not as easy as one may think. In fact, it is actually quite hard to produce photographs that will grab one’s attention in an instant. Here are some basic tips that can get you started, and help you take better pictures on your next vacation.

Simplicity

In composing photos, one must remember that the fewer objects there are, the better. Simplicity is good in photographs as there should be few distractions from the main subject. Cluttering the photo with so many elements will only distract the viewer. For instance, it is not interesting to watch photos of a crowd without a main focal point, like a building, a colourful character in the foreground. The image needs to contain an element that you can focus your attention onto.

It is necessary to find a point of interest and then do your best to highlight it or emphasize it by using the other techniques mentioned below.

To practice on your composition, you could study adv…

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