Last weekend, one of my friends showed me some photographs of his 3 year old daughter standing in his garden with a bunch of roses. He wanted to use them for a baby photo contest but was not really happy with the quality. It seems he had really tried hard to get that perfect shot but despite having a good camera and using light properly, he still missed it. I was unable to help him in editing these pictures, as they had many severe flaws that are extremely difficult to correct. Seeing him disappointed was actually painful.
Most people don’t realize that only having an expensive camera will not give them high quality pictures; you need some Digital Camera Accessories to add that wow effect to your work. If you don’t have these accessories and are not a master in photography, don’t dream of taking photographs that you can send in a contest.
The most common issue that I have found in amateur photographs is blurriness. This happens when there is an unwanted and unintentional camera movement such as shaking of hands. A blurred image is as good as a waste and, to avoid this, you must invest in a tripod or at least a monopod depending upon your budget and interest level. If you feel this as an unnecessary expenditure, you perhaps don’t realize how good your picture can be when taken from a stable camera.
You might argue with me when I ask you to buy an off-camera flash operated by a wireless flash remote. Most digital cameras have built-in flash so why do you need to bother about buying an additional one? My answer is simple; buy it, use it, and compare the picture with the one taken using built-in flash. You don’t have to spend a fortune for these. Many online stores sell these equipments at budget-friendly prices. I usually buy from photostudiosupplies but you can explore many other stores as well. Using an off-camera flash will not only allow you to have proper lighting but also reduce the issue of red eye. To synchronize this equipment with your camera, buy wireless triggers for flash. They use radio signals for triggering.
The next time you want to take a group photo having you in it, don’t set the timer and run. You may just look so tired in the picture or may not be able to strike a good pose. Moreover, if you are still moving when the camera clicks the picture, the image will be blurred. My suggestion would be to buy a remote control. Yes, you can control your camera remotely, thereby getting more flexibility for clicking group photos. You can find a remote control for canon, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Sony, and almost all other leading brands of cameras.
Even if you are not an avid photographer like me, you still love to take pictures of your child, your pet, your house, and probably your neighborhood. Investing in good camera accessories will surely help you to beautifully capture those wonderful moments.
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