Few digital photography lessons are as important as the really basic ones.
Once you have a camera, read the manual and find all the features it lists. Experiment at home even before you take your camera out.
Learn about white balance. Every light source has a different temperature which affects the colour of your photo.
Experiment with framing and learn the rule of thirds. Even a technically great photo looks average if it is poorly framed.
Pay attention in the viewfinder to your subjects head and legs. Many good photos are spoiled by cutting off body parts.
Shooting directly into bright sun can cause washed out flares on your photo that ruin it.
Even though most people wear glasses for sun or reading, they can really detract from a photo.
Be prepared to spend a lot of time photographing small children or animals. If your background is much lighter than the subject, the light metre will expose correctly for the background but not your subject, which will be a dark featureless blob.
by Francine Pullman
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