You can easily add interest to your photos with one simple
trick: aim high. Rather than taking all photos with a straight-on shot from the
distance to capture an entire object, try the aim-high technique:
1. Walk near the base of your subject.
2. Walk around the subject to find an angle with an
unexpected twist. For example, look for an angle that shows just the sky in the
background and not other buildings, unless those buildings help tell the story
of your photo.
3. Turn off the flash on your camera; otherwise, the flash
may lead the subject to cast a shadow on itself if it has a lot of dimension. Note: If you're shooting at midday when
harsh shadows already appear on your photo subject, turn on the flash as an
exception to this step.
4. Aim your camera upward, and take your picture.
You'll see this aim-high principle in action with these
three photos posted in the Club CK gallery as part of the Club CK "Fabulous Photos" contest.
Paris
Hotel, Las Vegas by Belinda
Tip: Look for
lines. If you can capture unique lines through the angle you take your photo,
then those lines will help lead the eye through the photo.
--
Flying a Kite by Heather
Tip: Sit on the
ground and photograph a kite-flying adventure from below to capture your
child's perspective of the experience.
--
Holocaust
Memorial by aheatfan
Tip: This
photograph was accidentally overexposed when it was taken, but the result adds
great interest to the photo.
For more great photography tips, check back on the Club CK
blog all week.
--Brittany Beattie, Club CK social director
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