Taking Digital Photos
Have you ever noticed how taking great indoor photos can be kind of tricky? This is mostly because of problems with lighting - it's always easier to get a good picture using natural light. Your digital camera most likely comes with a built in flash, which comes in handy in the darker indoor environment, but there are tricks and tips you can use to make your indoor pictures even better.
Getting rid of red eye. If you've never taken a picture in which your subjects have the dreaded red eye, consider yourself lucky. The red eye phenomenon occurs as a result of the bright flash being reflected off your subjects' eyes.
Most digital cameras offer a red-eye reduction feature. Generally, this feature tries to solve the problem by emitting a series of preflashes which narrows your subjects' pupils, which usually means there's less chance of the bright flash being reflected back.
Another option is to use an external or accessory flash, set farther away from your subject, rather than the built-in flash on your camera.
But what if you still end up with red eye, ruining what otherwise would have been the best shot of the bunch? Not to worry. Just fire up your image editing software on your company, and check for the red eye feature. With a few clicks of your mouse, you'll be able to reduce the amount of red eye in your shot until it's almost unnoticeable.
Don't use your flash. The built-in flash on your digital camera is often the culprit responsible for poor quality indoor pictures. There are a few alternatives to using your flash that you can try.
If you're shooting during the day, try and get everyone to stand near a window, or take your pictures in the most naturally-lit room in the house. Natural light will give you the best pictures, and when it comes to using natural light vs. using flash, there's really no comparison.
But if natural light simply isn't an option, try lighting up the room by bouncing the light from an external flash unit at a white surface. Doing this will spread the light around your room and your subjects in a way that simulates natural light, and will often let you capture better pictures than you would with the stronger, harsher built-in flash.
Check your range. Having said that, there will be lots of times when you're quite content to rely on your camera's built-in flash to take indoor shots. Remember to keep the range of your flash in mind - this varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and from model no. to model no. Check your picture on your LCD monitor after you take it, to make sure your subject was within range of your flash.
These tips will get you started on your way to taking great indoor pictures!