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There are many things that go into making a beautiful picture. All you need to do is take a little time to get just the right shot.

Steps

1. Get a camera. Digital cameras work best because you can see the shot immediately after taking it. That way you know what you did right or wrong and can retake the picture if you need to.
2. Have an objective or main focus, be it a flower, person, building etc. It is the thing that is most important in the picture. The photographer (you) plays up this object in order to show the beauty and meaning of it.
3. Pay attention to lighting; this helps to project the mood of a photo. If you are looking for a "happy" photo, then you would most likely want the photo to be bright, and the opposite if you wanted a more "depressing" photo.
4. Pick an angle that shows maximum color and minimum shadow. To make things appear longer or taller, a low angle can help. If you want a bold photo, it is best to be even with the object. You may also want to make the object look smaller or make it look like you're hovering over; to get the effect you should put the camera above the object.
5. Try capturing a moment with your picture. In other words, make it obvious that your picture has a story behind it.
6. Have fun! If taking pictures is not your thing and you're not really interested in it, then

Tips

• Always use a good, simple camera.
• Read the manual.
• Turn off flash and keep your hand as steady as possible.
• Learn how to take a picture using the manual setting.
• Learn how to focus the camera. As simple as this seems, many people fail to do it.
• Buy a quality tripod.
• Download Google Picasa directly for free from Google.
• While a better camera can help make photo taking easier, you can still get excellent pictures even with a "Kodak Fun Saver" if you really think about your photo.
• When buying a digital camera, make sure it has Image Stabilization. It will eliminate 80% of the blurry pictures caused by not pressing the shutter smoothly or when zooming.