Know your Camera - Inside and Out!

How many people actually read the owner's manual when purchasing a digital camera? Most don't. They open the package, put in a battery and memory card and just take pictures. Digital cameras have really come along way. There are so many features in these small devices that most owners aren't familiar with. Before you can start marketing your photos, you need to learn your camera's functions and what it's capable of. Read the manual. Sit down with the your camera and use the manual as a "hands-on" tutorial. Practice the different settings until your comfortable with them.

In addition to the owner's manual, most manufactures also offer online courses and tutorials specific to your camera. They also have many optional accessories to enhance your learning. Invest your time in learning your cameras settings and features and your photos will drastically improve. Once your comfortable, start practicing. Take hundreds of pictures in different settings. Memory cards now can hold over 1000 high quality pictures. SDHC cameras have the highest composition and memory cards are available in 8GB. That's over 2000 pictures high quality pictures!

Most importantly, have fun! Take pictures of a close friend. Let them model for you as the subject! Kids love to play dress up and act out in many ways for a camera! Halloween is almost here and a great photo opportunity. Our local pet store is having a Halloween party for dogs. Unique photos can stand out in a crowd. The possibilities are endless! Pictures can capture so much more than words can say. So get out there and start snapping!