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Tips and Tricks for Nature Photography

February 28, 2018 Posted by Kiwi Conservation Club

Hello, I am Lennox, a keen photographer who is 13 years old.  I got into photography about two years ago, and I have been taking photos ever since.  My favourite things to take pictures of is either an incredible sunrise or sunset, or my lovely dog called Scout.  The biggest mistake that I have ever made was the time I went out to my garden to take some photos, and all I could see through the viewfinder was black!  I was adjusting the settings to see what was wrong, and then I realised that I forgot to take off the lens cap!  Whoops!

Here are some tips so you can take better photos:

  1. Make sure your lens is clean.  This is really important, especially for phone cameras.  A dirty lens can mess up a great photo, so make sure to carry a cleaning cloth with your camera!
  2. Take your time. It is important to take you time, and take lots of photos.  This way you can select the best photo later, and delete the rest.
  3. Know about what you are taking photos of. If you know a bit about what you are taking photos of, you will know what to focus on, and what to emphasise in your photo.
  4. Edit your photos. Most photo apps on computers have a built in editor.  In editing, you can change lots of things, like how colourful the photos are, and what the lighting is like.  This can turn an average photo into a great one!
  5. Make a photo gallery. Print out your best photos, and stick them up on the wall, so you can be proud of your achievements!

Here are some of my best shots:

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