QUICK TIPS
Capturing Images Indoors – General Tips
•Try to capture images in an area full of colors and patterns. If taking a picture of a person, make sure the clothing does not have a high contrast to the background (e.g. white shirt against black background).
•Depending on the subject and the indoor conditions, it is generally better to have the light source at an angle (e.g. 45 degrees) from the subject instead of directly in front of or directly behind the subject.
•Avoid an area where a wall is the main portion of the image.
•Avoid light sources positioned directly behind or directly in front of your subject.
•Normally indoor lighting is diffused. Therefore, avoid bright light sources when taking a picture. A large variation in the lighting of a scene (e.g. shaded hallway and bright entryway) can cause improper exposure.
•Don’t shoot directly towards light or the sun.
•Try to avoid any mixture of different lighting, such half sunlight and
•Images of a computer screen may include lines and artifacts.
•Avoid an object in the image that could reflect light or one that is close to the person taking the image (e.g. glass bottle, white shirt, glasses, etc.).
Capturing Images Outdoors – General Tips
•Try to capture images in an outdoor setting full of colors and patterns.
•It is better to have the subject facing the sunlight instead of having their back facing the sunlight.
•Try to position your subject close to the center of the image.
•Avoid taking an image on a shiny surface or reflective area in the image (e.g. glass, metal).
•Do not capture images of
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