There may come a time in your professional career when you wish you could call a professional photographer to take a photo, but the responsibility of capturing the moment falls into your hands. Whether you are able to capture a team effort on a volunteer project, the act of donating items for a charity drive or even a headshot for a new member of your team, you will need to do a good job. This is especially true since the photo may be used by a media outlet, for a website or through some internal communications.
I am talking about a high resolution, perfectly angled photo taken in flattering light.General tips:
- Make sure you are taking a high-resolution photo – This is done by adjusting the setting in your digital camera’s menu system.
- Take the photo outdoors – best time of the day is in the early morning at 6-9 a.m. or late afternoon at 4-6 p.m. and when it is overcast compared to a bright and sunny day.
- Keep the camera at eye level for headshots
- Look for shadows on a subject’s face
- Use your flash even when outdoors
- Avoid distracting backgrounds
Examples of good headshots:
Activity photo tips:
- Photos with subjects are best – if doing some sort of drive then capture a photo with people and the object as it is more visually appealing than the object without subjects
- Pay careful attention to make sure the item and subject you are capturing are both centered in the photo or are intentionally off-centered.
- Look for any items in the background that do not belong in the picture
Examples of good activity shots:
These are the tips I have learned for how to take a great photo. Feel free to add more to the list.
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