7 Simple Digital Photography Tips For 2010 By Scot Voelker It doesn't matter if you are a seasoned photographer or if your new camera appeared under the Christmas Tree this year. New Year's Eve tends to make people reflect over the past year and look forward to new possibilities in the coming year. Tradition has it that we should make some sort of list to try and motivate us to achieving greater success in different areas of our lives. It is no different for the professional photographer or the budding photographer. Making a list of New Year's Resolutions can be positive and encouraging. Here are 7 simple photography tips for 2010 that will help you all year long. Tip #1: Read Your Camera Manual. It doesn't matter if you've never read it or perhaps read it several years ago. It's always good to refresh your memory and perhaps find a hidden nugget you've either never knew or forgot that you had. You can pick up new tips from your photography bible. Tip #2: Take a Photography Class. If you're new to photography or if you're seasoned but find yourself a little stale, look for a course that will broaden your horizons. There are numerous courses offered online from beginner to advanced. It is always a good experience to find a local school or experienced photographer that offers hands-on training. It might take a little digging but having 'real' people to talk to and learn from is worth the time and expense. Tip #3: Join a Camera Cub. Joining the local camera or photography club can help you network with local photographers. Meeting regularly with them can provide you with educational resources, motivation and offer you encouragement. Tip #4: Learn to Use Your Lenses. Chances are you have at least a couple of lenses in your bag. Sometimes we are tempted to buy a new lens when we can't quite get the image we want with the lenses we have. Spend time this year learning how to use the lenses you have to their fullest potential. You might amaze yourself at what can be achieved by making more effective use of what you have. Tip #5: Use Your Tripod. I am sure most camera owners have a tripod of some sort laying in a closet or drawer somewhere. Learn to use your tripod and then make use of it regularly. It can increase the sharpness of your image by controlling camera shake and enables you to compose your shots more effectively. Tip #6: Getting Off the Green Mode. The auto (green) mode on your digital camera can do a wonderful job of taking snapshots. Take the time to learn about using your manual settings (this can be a scary thing to do) and you will find a whole new world of camera control opens up to you. Search the internet; there are plenty of books and tutorials that can help you learn about exposure, shutter speed and ISO settings. Tip #7: Take More Photographs. In photography, as in anything else, practice, practice, practice. In the digital world, there is no reason to limit your picture taking. It does not cost you to develop rolls of film, you simply hit the delete button and start over again. Make a commitment to take at least one photo every day. If you take more, pick out your best shot and save it in a '365 Day' folder. At the end of the year pick out your favorite image for each month, arrange them in a collage then print it. You will be amazed at your progress and have something permanent to remember your year in pictures. These are just some suggestions, so feel free to add your own. Scott Voelker is the creator of NewPortraitBiz. He has taught 1,000's of students how to start a photography business. To receive his Free video lessons visit http://newportraitbiz.com Visit Scott's Blog at http://newportraitbiz.com/blog for even more up to date Free lessons. 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