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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Valdosta chapter.

When it comes to taking good pictures there are many rules and principles to follow. To make it simple here are three important keys to keep in mind when taking a good photograph:

1. Lighting source

Lighting source is one of the top three things to keep in mind when snapping a photographs. Good photographs require good lighting sources. When shooting outside it is good to keep in mind to avoid the time of day when the sun is too bright. Photographs tend to look sharp and not appealing. You can manipulate light by altering lighting settings on your camera like the shutter speed and aperture.

Subject matter

A photograph is not complete without a subject. Subject matter should be strong, so pick something you are trully passionate about. 

Composition

Composition is the placement and arrangement of visual elements in your photograph.Composition is what makes a photograph visually appealing to the eyes.

Now you are ready to follow these three tips to take a good photograph! 

HCXO!!

 

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Eliza Reyes is an international student from Belize passionate about art. She is an explorer, creator, and learner by heart. Although she spends most of her time creating art, she has other interests like kayaking, coffee, and playing guitar. Eliza's aspiration is to photograph for various travel/fashion magazines and also to own her own coffee shop.
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