Meryl's Notes Blog

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve captured great pictures of my kids only to get ruined because the pictures are faded or the lighting isn’t right. My digital camera is temperamental. If I turn off the flash (which I do most of the time), it’s almost impossible to get a clear picture unless the subject and I are completely still.

Found two articles on taking good pictures. The New York Institute of Photography confirms what I just said… turn off the flash! Even for taking pictures of breathtaking lights that adorn people’s homes. The article shows how a picture looks with and without flash and you’ll see how it makes a difference. Other valuable tips explain how to deal with digital ISO, digital noise, and limited dynamic range.

Adobe’s Digital Kids Club also offers tips on getting better holiday pictures. You don’t have to be a kid to benefit from these tips. Get tips on working with your subject, the background, and remembering to do close-ups of Gloria Swanson and your, Mr./Ms./Miss/Mrs. DeMille. Thank goodness for digital cameras. I can take hundreds of pictures without worrying about wasting film. All you waste are batteries and space on your flash card, but isn’t that what they’re for? For every hundred pictures, I get three good ones. Get snappin’! [ Links from LII ]