Why Your Photos Look Like Snapshots?
2019-11-22 06:09:36
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Technically speaking, anyone can take a photo — also known as a “snapshot”. But, it takes a lot more to actually capture a moment that can convey interest or even emotion. Those are the photos that can translate to an infinite number of words. Below are 8 reasons why your photos look like snapshots. Try avoiding them during the daily shooting.
1:Bad light
The amount and quality of light can entirely change a photo. If you don't have enough time to consider the light condition when shooting, the photo will look like a snapshot. If the light is too hard when shooting portraits, use a reflector to fill the light. Different shooting environments work differently. In short, pay attention to the light during the shooting.
2. Ignore the background
Common mistakes like having a tree at the top of a person and having an obscure red trash can in the landscape. If there are no such distracting elements, your photos may look more professional.
3. Let the camera "decide" too much
If you let the camera decide all the settings, (focus, shutter, aperture, and sensitivity), you may occasionally get a nice photo but you cannot get an excellent one.
4. overlook the shutter speed
Without enough shutter speed, photos will get blurry. A blurry image is normally caused by 2 reasons1: the handshake.
2:the speed of the subject
And those problems are unable to fix in post-processing. So keeping eyes on the shutter speed is crucial to get a sharp image. If the shutter speed is too slow you can increase your iso or use a wider aperture to compensate.
5. Not close enough
If a photo lacking power, it is because you are not getting close enough. Get rid of the distracting elements when shooting and go closer. Close-up and a wide-angle lens could bring more depth and space to your image.
6. Improper use of the flashlight
Shooting directly with the camera built-in flash may cause problems such as overexposure and 3d effect lacking. Tips, like adjusting the flash intensity or slowing the shutter speed, are good options. It is better to use an external flash to control the angle between light and shadow. You can also add a diffuser or a white wall to reflect light thus bringing a softer and better quality light.
7. Composition
The snapshot is a casual quick shoot without thinking. Some of them may have a strong sense of space, while others may need more theoretical help (such as the rules of the thirds, the golden ratio, etc.). When you shoot, ask yourself a few questions. What do you want to present? Which part of the picture do you want to highlight? Is there a better shooting angle?
8. No post-processing
Photos that have not been post-processed will also give you a feeling of the snapshot. Adjusting the color gradation, curve, cropping, white balance, etc., can make the photo different and amazing.
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