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Never has taking photographs been so easy and so
rewarding. The latest cameras are small, compact and
simple to use, yet they offer a superb range of
relatively sophisticated features, available at the
mere touch of a button. All you have to do is point
and shoot, with a little advance planning and
attention to composition. This seems exciting for
not only those on the anvil of becoming professional
photographers, but even the general photographer who
wants to capture and preserve memories of those
special occasions.
Whether it is a birthday, picnic or any form of
celebration, the methods of capturing digital images
is easy. However, to get extra-special results, one
will have to discover and master a few simple
techniques.
No party would be complete without mouthwatering
party food, cake and ice-cream, always scoring
highest with younger children. The highlight of the
party is the moment the birthday child blows out the
candles, signifying the end of one year and the
start of the next. This is an attractive and
important moment to capture.
If conditions are dull inside the house use the
fill-in-flash. The flash will help to override the
orange color, cast by the tungsten lights. Here are
some tips for getting the perfect images on such an
occasion:
• Adopt a low camera angle for small children. Kneel
or crouch so the camera is at level with their eyes.
• When taking portraits of one or two children
together, get close to them to fill the viewfinder
frame with their faces.
• Don’t get so close that you trim the child’s head
off. Keep within the lines in your viewfinder.
• Attempt to capture the expressions of the birthday
child in action. A natural shot is better than a
candid one.
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