Modern cameras have a whole lot of features and using the right feature at the right time can make the difference you seek. Many of the features are hidden away in menus and configuration keys, so much so that you even forget they even exist. It is seldom that you use more than 4 or 5 features of your camera.

Read the instruction manual and make yourself familiar with the capabilities of your camera. Features such as exposure control, flash control, ISO setting, white balance etc are basic but can give you good options to experiment with and hone your creative skills.

Having the manual handy makes it very easy for you to make the right settings under a wide range of shooting conditions as the need arises. Not only will you become familiar with the controls of your camera, you will also find yourself using more and more features of your camera. Get what you paid for!

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I am no whiz in photography, but have been earnestly trying out some of the great tips from the masters.

Here I share 7 of my best learnings for everyday photography. Trust me, the differences can be dramatic in certain cases.

Tip 1: Get Closer:

Easily, the single most important reason for not getting better photos!

No matter what the subject is, just when you have the subject covered, try this – zoom in or get closer.

Make sure you highlight the most important elements in the photograph – that’s what the photograph is for anyway! Real close up shots can yield dramatic results from portraits to macros, there is a whole world to explore out there!

So go out and click some stunning photos while I come back with more tips

on some great photography

The photographs on the side are examples of Close Up and  Normal photos. The one below is an example of a photo with the Macro feature.

Image Credit: Uttkarsh

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