We all love taking photographs; wherever we are we'll happily snap away at anything that we like the look of. Now with the invention of cameras on cell phones, this hobby has increased, in fact taking pictures is becoming a daily occurrence for some. Occasionally, due to nothing more than pure luck, we capture an image that is perfect, but how many of us have downloaded or had photos printed that are completely spoilt by the lighting?....

What would have been a photo to be proud of is in the dark, or gets spoilt by shadows. Professional photographers don't make this kind of mistake,and it isn't rocket science to make sure that your photos are always taken in the correct light. Here are a few tips that the pro's use;

Read your cameras instruction manual! - It may seem obvious, but cameras can be so complicated to use, most people manage to point and click. While the manuals may look very daunting, they can in fact improve your photography skills, surely it's worth making the effort to actually read them?

Learn about lighting - In terms of lighting, there are only two types of light - natural, or artificial. Usually photos that are taken in natural light have better clarity, but even then there are natural conditions in which you shouldn't take photos.

Time Your Camera Clicking - Mid afternoon when then the sun is at its peak will always result in shadows, and a cloudy sky will not only result in a photo being dark, but also the colours being dull, and gloomy. If you're on holiday and snapping away, time your photographs. Although this may sound totally obsessive, the best results will come from taking photos in the morning or just as the sun sets.

It's not all in the flash - Artificial light is a whole different ball game; a good flash doesn't make a great photo. The key here is to get the artificial light to imitate the natural, and unless you have the big lights that the pro's use, your photos aren't going to turn out professional!.

Never take a photo of someone if there is a window behind them, as the flash reflects off the glass and a beautiful picture of your grandchild becomes a body with a ball of lightning where their head should be!
Warm colours can look very washed out in artificial lighting, so make the room as bright as you can to bring out the colours. Also bear in mind the background, if you are on a sofa and you are blending in with the colour of it, put something behind you or change your clothes. This is a trick much employed by the photographers who take baby pictures in a shopping mall. They will use fabrics and textures to make the baby stand out, and the background emphasizes the subject, as opposed to the opposite.

Once you know the basics, photography is a very satisfying hobby, and can result in beautiful photos that will be treasured for years to come. Take heed of these tips and your days of dark, dull and disfigured photos should be in the past.

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