Unbeatable tips for high quality digital photography

Digital photography produce high quality pictures, but contrary to popular belief, this cannot be achieved simply by pointing a camera at an object and by clicking. Understanding a certain concepts is necessary in order to achieve exceptional picture quality e.g. automatic flash, no flash, forced flash, twilight mode, natural light and red-eye reduction. The following should help you clarify some facts.

Automatic Flash
Most digital cameras offer an automatic flash setting which the camera has a gauge whether to use flash or not. Once the gauge is adjusted the flash will go off if needed. In all cases this is the best option to choose but there are exceptions.

Forced Flash
This feature should be used in cases where very bright light exists behind the object being taken.  The background light will cause a shadow to be cast over the object, if your camera is set to automatic flash, this shadow will cause the flash to go off, creating an ugly effect. Use of the forced flash setting would eliminate the shadow.

No Flash
This option is ideal in situations where the existing light is dim and the subject is too far away for the flash to have an effect when photographing a bright object with a dark background (use of flash will erase lights in the picture), or in settings where flash photography is prohibited. One thing to keep in mind when using this option is that the camera must be kept very steady.

Natural Light
If it used correctly, natural light is really the best option for producing vibrant pictures. If sunlight is available, snapping the picture at just the right angle is necessary to avoid glare. Squinting is still a common problem when using bright light. As far as natural lighting goes, cloudy days are best option.

Twilight mode
The twilight mode setting is best setting if your object is surrounded by darkness. This option will clearly light your object, maintaining a dark backdrop, as long as the object is within flash range.

Red-Eye Reduction
Red-Eye Reduction is seldom the effect or the result of the flash reflecting off the eyes' retina. The red-eye reduction feature instructs the camera to set off multiple flashes in order to eliminate the effect. Once again the object must be within range of the flash as well as looking directly at the camera.

Having learned the above information will help you achieve a good picture and memories to cherish everyday.