Picture Perfect

I love taking photographs.  At every party, reunion, vacation, or other special event, I always have my camera at the ready.  There is something almost magical about photography.  When you press that button, time stops.  Fleeting emotions suddenly become eternal and once-in-a-lifetime suddenly lasts a lifetime.  So how much to you actually know about photography?  I would guess that very few have taken a class or earned a degree in the subject.  In fact, most probably haven’t even read through the owner’s manual, which is a shame because it provides a wealth of information not just on the mechanics of the camera, but on how to get the most out of it.

While I am by no means an expert, I’d like to share a few example photos as well as a few tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your camera during your next vacation.

1: Read the Manual

It may make for a bit of dry reading, but reading your camera’s manual is the first vital step to understanding your camera and how it works.  What does this mean for your pictures?  Until you know how a camera works and what all of those buttons and dials really do, you can’t utilize the full potential of your camera, which means your photographs will always be lacking something.  I keep mine handy in my camera bag just in case I need to use it as a quick reference guide while out in the field.