4 Photography Issues You Can Solve Yourself

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If you’ve been shooting digital for any time, you’ll probably have run into problems with your camera. In fact, it might be one of the most common problems beginners face when they first start.

Many new photographers are overwhelmed by all the options they have for taking and editing photos. They want to be able to choose from a variety of settings and features, but they don’t know where to begin.

This article expounds on common photography issues you can solve yourself.

1. Choosing the Wrong Filter Setting

When taking photos that require a particular filter setting to produce an effect like cross-processing or black and white mono film processing, using up-to-date filters can save you time and effort later by preventing you from re-shooting. Having them on hand also prevents the need for trial-and-error editing later on if something unexpected happens after shooting your photo on one of those filters.

There’s no need to waste film by purchasing more rolls of film just because your camera was set on auto white balance for just a moment when taking your photo at dusk. For example, you only need to use the background remover if you’d like to edit or remove your photo background.

2. Not Being Able to Watch Your Photos as You Shoot Them

This one is obvious and easily solved by keeping a pen and paper handy for taking notes. Whether you are shooting with an EOS 5D Mark III or an EOS 5D Mark II, Canon cameras can record the time, date, lens aperture and focal length settings used when the photo is taken.

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The time and date will be recorded in the EXIF data of your photo, along with the aperture, focal length, and focal distance. The EXIF data can be viewed with camera software after you import your photos into it.

3. Using the Wrong Format

When you pull out a new camera and prepare to take photos, it’s a good idea to play around with every option on your camera. In particular, you should take a few minutes to check out the settings for the format. Most cameras have different formats for taking pictures in different situations.

For example, if you’re taking pictures of something that will only be viewed on a computer screen (say a landscape shot or an image that will be printed), then landscape mode might be ideal for you.

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But if the photo will be shared or uploaded online, portrait mode is probably most preferred. This way, when people view the picture online, they can easily change it from landscape to portrait format without printing another photo out and deleting the old one.

4. Not Keeping a Photo Safe

After taking a great picture and editing it, you should keep the file safe for future use. Many people hang onto the original photo file on their camera. These files are usually located on your memory card (or a USB stick, depending on your device). It would be a bad idea to delete all of your photos.

Instead, write down the date and time of every photo you take and keep these with you. If your memory card is ever corrupted or damaged, you can quickly recover all valuable data.

Conclusion

Whether you are a pro or a beginner photographer, there is a chance that you have faced these issues. They are common issues, and you can comfortably solve them without external help. You only need to know how to use online photo editing applications and tools.