Take Professional-Looking Photos with These Tips from GiftWorksPlus

Getting outdoors to enjoy the beautiful weather is obviously the best part of summer. That’s why we at GiftWorksPlus offer so many custom frames in themes perfect for summer vacations, sports, holidays, and activities. And these travel frames, sports frames, holiday frames, hiking, fishing, and even sailing picture frames are all available on our website. If you find yourself presented with an opportunity to capture photos of friends and family in scenic locations this summer, you may want to consider some of these simple, yet effective photography tips: 1. Choose ONE Focus Point: Turning your camera on autofocus allows it to find and select certain focus points. However, this typically means that the camera will either find whatever is nearest to the lens or it finds several focus points and averages the space between them. Ultimately, choosing only one focus point gives the photographer more control over the photo. 2. Focus on Eyes in Portraits: The eyes should always be the focal point in a portrait, as they are the sharpest point on the face. Plus, when a wide aperture value is focused on the eyes, the skin will also appear softer. 3. When Taking Portraits, Don’t Venture Lower Than 70mm: If the length of focus is any lower than 70mm, the subject can appear distorted—especially if it’s below 50mm. Try to remain between 120 and 200mm. 4. Shoot “Raw”: This means just leave everything unmodified when you’re taking pictures. This allows for you to edit the photo before creating a JPG. 5. Find Yourself Some Shade: A seemingly obvious tip, yet it makes ALL the difference—especially when you’re trying to get a good shot of someone’s face. Direct sunlight will make facial features appear harsh, as well as make your models squint. Finding a shaded area will allow for the picture to be clear without any awkward shadows. Once you’ve made some photographical magic happen, be sure to stop by our GiftWorksPlus website to find the perfect photo frame for your masterpiece. With hundreds of different themes and designs, you’ll find the perfect picture frame for your favorite summer portraits.