Photography Basics With Tracey Devereaux

 Here's 10 quick tips to help you on your photography journey...

1. Take photos EVERYDAY. Yes, you heard me. It sounds like a chore but even if you just pick it up and take a photo of your breakfast or the mess on the playroom floor or even the dog. Trust me, every time you pick it up and shoot you’re learning.
2. Vision. Think about what you'd like the final image to be like. Do you want it to be full of giggles and bright colours or moody and dark? Having a rough plan will help you choose your settings and backgrounds.
3. Background check. Always make sure that your background compliments your subject and doesn't take away from the image. For example you don't want to take a photo of your little ones and have the garbage bins in the background or the door to the toilet open.
4. Clear the clutter. While checking out the background remove any distracting clutter. Even if you just pop the objects to the side while you take the image and pop them back again afterwards.
5. Zoom in. If you...