Photographic Tutorial

Four Do’s & Don'ts of Digital Photography

Decide on a subject.1. Fill most of the screen with the subject. Avoid

a cluttered background.

2.Choose your orientation according to the orientation of your subject.

3.Select your background. Don’t let things protrude from your subject.

4. Avoid backlighting!

The End

Have fun taking your digital photos!

This tutorial was prepared by Jessica Carpenter, Research Assistant in the Speech Communications Program at CPTC, under the direction of Dr. Phil Venditti.

Photos of: Lisa Hansen, Fall 2004 English 103 Student, and Marilyn Lee, Library Technician