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Today, digital photography is the most popular form of photography, not only for professionals, but also for personal use. For all those who have shifted from film cameras, it is vital that you know the different terms related to this craft.

The first part of this digital photography tutorial will focus on the terms you need to know before handling a digital camera. Below are the common terms used:

1. Pixel – refers to the basic unit of the digital photo. A photo image is composed of millions of pixel.
2. Resolution – the number of pixels in a photo. Increasing the resolution makes the image sharper; more pixels are needed to achieve a better photo quality.
3. Mega pixel – a million pixels. Photos composed of three to four mega pixels will have a better quality that a photo with only one mega pixel.
4. Dots Per Inch (DPI) – this term is used to describe the quality of computer monitors and printers. Laser and inkjet printers have more dpi resolution than monitors. The higher the dpi resolution: the better the quality of your printed photo.
5. JPEG (joint photographic experts group) – is the most common format for saving images in digital cameras.
6. Memory Card – this is where the digital files are stored. Memory cards come in different sizes and capacity. A memory card with higher storage capacity would be more convenient to purchase.
7. LCD (liquid crystal display) – digital cameras have LCD screens built into them as a way of previewing photographs and looking at them after the shot is taken.

Learning how a digital camera works, understanding the strategies in taking photos, and how to take indoor and outdoor pictures are all part of the things a beginner should learn.

Below is the second part of this tutorial with ideas to help beginners master the secrets of taking great photos:

1. Pay attention to the subject – One of the most fundamental digital photography tips. Play with your camera, and explore the different shots. Avoid positioning your object at the center of the photo, as dead-center images tend to be less interesting
2. Capture close-up photos – Take great images by capturing them in extreme close up. Close up photos add a little creativity and excitement to the photos. Some cameras will have a ‘macro’ setting to help with this.
3. Use a tripod – Blurry photographs will result if your hands shake a little when you take the shot. Getting a tripod will help eliminate low quality photos, and prevent that great shot that you had set up from being ruined.
4. Be active – Try creative shots; take photos from the top of a hill, or off the side of a yacht. Go outside and explore your environment. You’ll have fun taking those once in a lifetime photos.
5. Join a photography class – Learning from an expert will help to improve your skills as a photographer. Try to join a photography class in your community, or see if there are online classes you join.

Becoming a skilled digital photographer really takes time. You just have to be resourceful and keep on trying new techniques. Start by learning the digital photography tutorial here, and use it as a launching point for your hobby as a digital photographer.

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