First Impressions
We hear about first impressions all the time. If you’re human, you experience dozens a day. This is no different as a photographer or as a client. One thing that can stand out for others around you, whether they’re the subject of your photo or just a passer by, is the way you hold a camera. Funny as it may seem, there’s actually a right a wrong way to go about holding your camera. The right way will give you more confidence, professional appeal, and better pictures. The wrong way, to put it frankly, will make you stand out in a bad way. People will just get that feeling that you don’t know what you’re doing, and while that might be the case, no body has to know that.
Follow the images and text below to get a grip on holding your camera the right way:
Three things to keep in mind when learning to hold your camera are (1) tuck your arms in close to your body, (2) Keep your left hand around the lens or at the base of your camera, and (3) place your right index finger on the shutter.
Tucking in your arms will help keep your center and balance to steady your shots. Breathing out before a shot can help you get sharper pictures and keep you from having to retake shots.
If you have an SLR, your left hand should be found around the lens, and if you have a point and shoot place your left had at the base of the camera to help keep it steady and level. If you need to make adjustments to your focus your left hand will be there to quickly shift the lens focus.
Your index finger shouldn’t leave the shutter button while your camera is to your face. Any adjustments behind the camera can be made with your thumbs. This keeps you alert and ready for the next photo opportunity.
Just so you can see the wrong way and avoid it, here it is:
By simply comparing the images, you can get a hunch to which photo will turn out better.
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