An Easy Way to Get Great Shots?

Keep your camera with you! How many of us have come to rely on our cell phone’s camera function for most situations? While today’s generation of camera phones is improving, they still can’t compete with your compact digital camera.

While DSLR shooters may find it difficult to have their gear with them at all times, if you own a compact point-and-shoot model, think about keeping it in a place where you can access it more often. It might mean tucking it in your purse, briefcase or backpack. It’s just a slight shift in thinking from bringing your camera on special occasions to giving it the same priority as your phone. Imagine how many mediocre cell phone photos could have been elevated to fantastic if you’d had the right gear in hand. After all, today’s models are so powerful, sleek and light that it takes very little effort to make sure you’re prepared for the adventures that will come your way!

Ten Minute Photo Tricks:

Did you know that you can learn a number of new image editing techniques in just a few minutes a day? Just pick one thing you’d like to learn, such as changing a background in a photograph or colorizing one area in an image—and spend ten minutes a day reading about and practicing that technique.

It can be easy to get overwhelmed by the learning curve of many image editing programs, particularly when our lives are so full of work, family and community commitments. The trick is to not try to do too much at once. Jot down a few things you’d like to learn and then START SLOWLY. Block off ten minutes to read about the technique and absorb the concept. You can then choose a photo for the next day to use for practice. Then, whenever you have a free 10 minutes, experiment with the technique and play. You’ll be amazed at the experience you can amass in just ten-minute increments!

Little Things that Make a Big Difference:

When it comes to shooting in the field and on the go, there are a few little accessories that can make a huge difference. For example, how often have you wished you had a remote trigger release in your bag? Or maybe you keep meaning to get a flash diffuser to help soften the light when you’re shooting? We have an array of great accessories that can help you get the perfect shot: www.FortWorthCamera.com/Accessories