Want to improve your photographs of birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries and other social events? These tips can be applied whether you’re shooting a birthday party with a point-in-shoot model or a wedding with a top-of-the-line digital SLR.

Read that manual
I know you really don’t want to, but knowing your camera’s capabilities will help you grow as a photographer. Learn how to change the ISO settings for different shooting situations. And while you’re at it, please turn off the date/time stamp. Nothing says “amateur” more than that feature!

Get out of your comfort zone
Yes, you can get great photos by setting your camera to “auto.” But if you learn what your camera can do in other modes, your photographs will improve immeasurably. Practice shooting with your camera in program or auto mode to get comfortable with your equipment. Your can take your time and learn all the bells and whistles later. The wonderful thing about digital photography is that when you experiment, the results are immediate! Shoot [Read more…]