Photographs help us capture memories and see through the eyes of
others. Professional photographers may have advanced equipment,
but that doesn’t mean you can’t take great pictures with your
own camera at home and on the road. With the right techniques,
you’ll be a pro in no time. The experts at Kodak
(http://exchange.kodak.com/?mcid=KCHnav) offer plenty of advice
for novice and skilled photographers alike: - Hold your camera
at the subject’s eye level, especially when photographing kids
and pets. Even if they’re not looking directly at the camera,
the eye-level angle will create a personal and inviting feeling.
- Use your camera’s flash setting, even outdoors. You may think
a flash isn’t necessary in bright sunshine, but it will help
lighten dark shadows under your subject’s eyes and nose,
particularly when the sun is directly overhead. On cloudy days,
the flash will help brighten up faces and make them stand out. -
Your instinct may be to put your subject in the center of your
photo, but Kodak pros recommen