Wednesday, September 13, 2006
picture perfect
HeidiHello everyone;
in lieu of the recent fad of uploading embrassing photos, let me, after the numerous (horrible) Infocomm Club trainings, give you a few pointers on taking pictures.
Number1: When taking photos, always have a specific goal. Examine the photo;
What we do see very clearly in this picture, is a
subject, the main
focus of the picture.
Here, the subject is drenched in sweat, in a rather unflattering photo but yet, photographers may beg to differ. This photograph captures essence and style, the purpose of the photo and event; but obviously, not that of best interest to the subject.
Number2: If taking shots of human spirit and character, always take candid shots.
Posed pictures, especially those that show people doing something usually look really fake. Try to have a distinction, be it lighting or focus to enhance the attention to the main subject.
Candid shots always capture much more, as the subject is comfortable in his surroundings, and even the weird hand signs come naturally.
Well thats basically what you need to know, and perhaps maybe just really good anti-shake technology in your camera. But before we leave, let us practice our new found skills.
What is so terrible about the picture below?
(1) This posed picture looks rather out of place, with only one
poser right in the center, and the rest rather ignorant of the camera.
(2) No obvious subject. Mdm Mariam takes up half the photo but yet she is blurred. There are too much subjects in this picture, making it hard to focus.
(3) ...but what you do focus on, is absolutely revolting.
SO take your newfound camera skills and click away!
e7ALMIGHTY cheered!7:47 PM
