Microsoft PowerPoint - TIPS FOR TAKING GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS -(v.12DEC2025)

[Audio] TIPS FOR TAKING GREAT PHOTOS Photo by Fran Wehner v.12Dec2025.

[Audio] This program is a presentation of the Photography club of Lawton, Oklahoma www.WichitaWildlight.org a member group of Lawton Arts for All, the organization dedicated to fostering the arts in Southwest Oklahoma www. LawtonArtsforAll.org.

[Audio] With knowledge you can take great photos with ANY camera! "It's what's in your head, NOT what's in your hand.".

Here are some tips to help you take better Photographs —phoio by John.

[Audio] First,getdownonyoursubject'slevelphotobyJohnPowers.

[Audio] Get lower for a different perspective photo by Clem Wehner.

[Audio] Don't shoot down on animals not this this Photos by Clem Wehner.

[Audio] Don't shoot down on people Move yourself down to their level. not this this photo by Clem Wehner photo by Clem Wehner.

[Audio] Use "Thirds" 1. Divide image (in viewfinder) into thirds each way. 2. Place center of interest at an intersection of lines. Tic-Tac-Toe grid.

[Audio] Position the subject using Thirds OK better photos by John Powers.

[Audio] Using Thirds OK Better photo by Clem Wehner photo by Clem Wehner Photos by Clem Wehner.

[Audio] Using Thirds Both good photo by Clem Wehner photo by John Powers.

[Audio] Not Thirds, but still good sometimes, the scene just looks better centered photo by John Powers photo by Clem Wehner.

[Audio] Plan placement of subject Leave room in front of moving subjects not this this photo by Clem Wehner photo by Clem Wehner.

[Audio] Plan placement of subject not this this photo by Clem Wehner photo by Clem Wehner.

[Audio] Don't crowd the edge not this this. Don’t crowd the edge not this this.

[Audio] Give the subject room to move not this this.

[Audio] Leave space in front of moving subjects not this this.

[Audio] If it's supposed to move, leave room not this this Photos by Clem Wehner.

[Audio] Watch for distractions Avoid branches, objects thru image, etc. not these this photos by Clem Wehner.

[Audio] Re-compose to eliminate distractions Move yourself to hide problems not this this photo by John Powers photo by John Powers.

[Audio] Recompose to eliminate distractions Try zooming in not this this photos by Clem Wehner.

[Audio] ZOOM IN TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER SNAPSHOT PORTRAIT Generally, the subject should fill about 60% of the scene.

[Audio] Beware of bright objects They draw attention away from the subject. Photos by John Powers.

[Audio] Try vertical and horizontal composition Pick the one you like best. photos by John Powers.

[Audio] Try vertical and horizontal composition photos by Clem Wehner.

[Audio] Compose to give a sense of scale Put something in the foreground. OK much better photos by John Powers.

[Audio] Compose to give a sense of scale BETTER. Compose to give a sense of scale BETTER.

[Audio] Use foreground objects to frame image OK Better Photos by Clem Wehner.

[Audio] Use foreground objects to add interest OK much better photos by John Powers.

[Audio] Use foreground objects to add interest Photos by Clem Wehner.

[Audio] Use foreground objects to show depth photo by Clem Wehner.

[Audio] Don't put the horizon in center not this this photos by John Powers.

[Audio] Put the horizon off center Upper third Centered this Not this Lower third Photos by John Powers.

[Audio] Put the horizon off center Photo by Michi White.

[Audio] Zoom in to eliminate clutter and distractions really distracting much better Photos by Clem Wehner.

[Audio] Zoom in to emphasize the subject. photos by John Powers.

[Audio] Try some UNUSUAL ANGLES for added interest photos by Fran Wehner.

[Audio] Use early and late sun for warm colors First and last two hours of the day are best photos by John Powers.

[Audio] Avoid clutter that detracts from the subject Not this. (what's the subject?) Better Photos by Fran Wehner.

[Audio] Small things make good subjects, too! Photo by John Powers Photos by Dawn Muncy.

[Audio] Parts of things can make good subjects Photos by Dawn Muncy.

[Audio] Open your eyes to the possibilities Photos by Dawn Muncy.

[Audio] Look for beauty in simple things photo by Clem Wehner photo by Fran Wehner.

[Audio] Simple beauty might be right at your feet Photo by Dawn Muncy.

[Audio] Simple things can make interesting photos Photos by Dawn Muncy.

[Audio] Try close-ups of unusual things photo by Fran Wehner.

[Audio] Try unusual close-ups photo by Clem Wehner.

[Audio] Zoom in to get special effects. Zoom in to get special effects.