Photography is the ideal combination of science and art. Some photographers like the technical aspects of their work, and others are more concerned with creativity and beauty. They are both significant. You can have all the style in the world, but it will hold you back if you don’t have the technical side down. To take high-quality images, you must learn how to deal with light and be intimately familiar with your camera. If you’ve studied the photography basics and are still unhappy with your image quality, it’s time to discover what your camera is capable of and what settings you need to modify to achieve the most outstanding image quality. Every camera has a “sweet spot.” These settings will provide the most significant quality image regardless of the camera’s brand, model, or specification. Here are some pointers to help you get every last quality drop out of your camera.
Exposure Triangle
To make your images seem their best, you must first grasp the fundamentals: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO. It would help if you also comprehended the connections between these three controls. When you change one of them, you usually have to change at least one of the others to get the intended consequences. Using Auto Mode eliminates these settings but at the cost of not getting your images to appear the way you want them, which is frequently unsatisfactory. Learning how to utilize Aperture-priority or Shutter-priority modes is preferable before moving on to Manual mode.
Avoid close-ups
When taking a photograph from a distance, it’s tempting to zoom in on a particular subject. However, it is best not to zoom in because doing so might cause the image to seem grainy, hazy, or pixelated. Instead, attempt to approach closer to your subject — unless it’s a wild animal, in which case we recommend staying away — or shoot the shot from an average distance and trim it later. You won’t sacrifice quality this way, and it’ll be easier to experiment with and optimize a larger image.
Overall
Use whatever natural light sources you may locate, even after dark. This allows you to experiment with shadows, as seen in the second image below, or to construct a silhouette using other ambient light sources, such as traffic and neighboring buildings. Take charge of your photography and see your ideas improve tremendously. Become a picture director, not just a photographer. When shooting product images for your online business, you’re out of luck if you don’t have a high-end camera. Wrong—you probably have the camera you need in your pocket all the time in the shape of your smartphone. Investing in a professional photographer is a luxury rather than a must. There’s no reason you shouldn’t be making sales before making that expenditure.