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7 Things You Must Do If You Want To Make That Perfect Camera Shot
Saturate yourself with your subject and the camera will all but take you by the hand. Margaret Bourke-White 1. Get as close as you can to the subject or action Remember, if you're using a instant camera 2. Photos Tell A Story Photos of an event or activity such as camping with a 3. Decide What It Is You Want and Don't Want in The Picture Its best to keep the background as uncluttered as you 4. Take Surprise Shots You'll get some great shots if you take pictures when 5. Make a Slide Show Slide shows are great to have later when those involved 6. Liven Up Posed Shots Try to avoid taking boring posed shots. Instead of using 7. Camera Hardware Tips Does your camera have the correct options set up? Val and Robin Shortt are experienced campers and own three outdoor websites For more tips like these and to register for their Free newsletter visit:Good Night Camping Equipment
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