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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Hey all.

In a world that’s now considered the Instagram life. For someone who hasn’t even downloaded it. People’s photography has really stepped up in quality. Which this has all evaded me And pretty sure other may feel the same.

So any tips and tricks for us technophobes into pulling off decent pics?

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

For every good photo, there are 10+ rejects.

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By *akbearMan
over a year ago

Newbury

As a semi pro photographer, I'm great at taking pics of other people. But don't ask me to take a selfie!

Get the lighting right, make sure the camera is steady. Think about what you are trying to achieve.

Also as said, for every keeper the reject pile will be huge.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

That’s good advice

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Use the timer maybe?

Good luck OP

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By *aria_dreamgirlTV/TS
over a year ago

stockport

Tripod with clamp for mobile phone

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Two tips for selfies.

Timers are all well and good but try and get a remote trigger.

If you're using a camera rather than a phone then you can also tether it up to a laptop so you can see exactly what you're shooting on screen - just position the laptop just below the camera so it's in clear view.

The joy of digital is that you can blast away til you get the right result at zero expense. And try and avoid snapchat style filters - they don't do anyone any favours!!

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Angle, lighting and timer. Always a hit or a miss but great fun messing around.

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

It matters not what equipment you use, what package you use to manipulate the raw pictures, it's all about composition.

Have an eye for what looks good and often the rest follows.

As another chap said .. the light is important.

Colour, contrast, composition... go from there and have fun

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

Honestly, just use your camera phone (or whatever you have) and forget about settings for now. The exposure triangle, lighting etc all have a place but they can wait. Enjoy taking pictures of what you can see and find interesting. Enjoy it and then, if you want to, start to experiment and then take things further

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By *oudLoutishLoverWoman
over a year ago

Colchester


"For every good photo, there are 10+ rejects."

More like 50, for me! My trick is taking so many that at least one or two will look sufficiently unlike me to be appealing!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"For every good photo, there are 10+ rejects."

It's more like 50 plus rejects for me then some editing!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It matters not what equipment you use, what package you use to manipulate the raw pictures, it's all about composition.

Have an eye for what looks good and often the rest follows.

As another chap said .. the light is important.

Colour, contrast, composition... go from there and have fun"

This

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Find a decent wall in the house /room to stand in front of .... Diffused natural light is flattering, but 'cold', so try to also supplement with golden /internal light (but not too much). 'find' your light, look at your camera screen to find a flattering angle.. use a tripod or books or cushion to angle the phone.. Use your remote soeesch setting to yell chees /pos... Or use the timer setting.

Crop your final photo / adjust brightness /colour /contrast if needbe. Take plenty, keep one or two.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

All our pics are taken on a camera phone..... Use the timer, think about the lighting like someone above said, and clear a decent space for photography - no junk, tousled bed sheets or weird walls. And definitely not over the sink or the loo!

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Until recently I was taking the easy option of using the selfie camera on my phone for all pics but since I started using the front camera the quality is so much better and I am much happier with them.

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By *r MoriartyMan
over a year ago

The Land that time forgot (Norfolk)

This is the only place I post pictures so unless it's a picture of my own arse or cock and balls I have no idea about taking good pics.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I take a lot of pictures to get the one or two that I’m happy with

But it’s all about the attention to detail. Check you background, make sure the lighting is good and get the angle right. I’m no photographer but I like to think I have an eye so a good picture

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By *ecadent_DevonMan
over a year ago

Okehampton

Always use natural light where possible, keep the subject simple, use light to create shape and relax. Even a bad photo can be edited to look good, if you keep the light and subject simple

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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago

Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’

Pay attention to the light & dark in your photos and you won't go wrong.

Other design elements can be learnt later. There is tons of stuff on the internet that can guide you.

YouTube is a good 2nd teacher too!

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By *napperSpikeMan
over a year ago

St Albans

Learn to understand light, whether available or something you add in.

Before pressing the button look all round the frame & check the details, many a good image has been spoilt by a stray label in lingerie, an odd reflection of the potographer or something in the background that's distracting.

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By *esireXposedMan
over a year ago

East sussex

There are many things that will help, lighting, composition, post editing software. The most important thing is take pictures. A good picture is a good picture.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

It's all about good lighting and angles. Most of the pictures I'm trying to make look good rather than just quickly snapping a pic or being silly are taken from either waist height or from the floor. I put my phone camera on a timer too. Consider your background and the spacing above, below and either side of you though you can also crop if neccessary.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Check out some composition web articles as a start off. And remember photography is lighting.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Don’t be afraid to experiment with lighting and grain etc.

Photograph things that you are interested in, not what you think will be popular to your “audience”.

Enjoy yourself.

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By *r MoriartyMan
over a year ago

The Land that time forgot (Norfolk)

Tripod, Timer, Lighting, Angles and Filters.

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