Create Art After the Shot

Ever take that “almost perfect picture” that you wish you could tweak just a tiny bit? Using digital art photography, you can! Sometimes that amazing digital photo art is not created the moment you snap that picture, but can be made later. With digital image editing software you can do an artistic makeover once the digital photograph is downloaded to your computer. You have the ability to:

• Add different effects
• Combine visuals
• Adjust color

Aside from the software, the printer and paper can also add to an image's artistic integrity. A quality printer can really capture all the details in the printing process. Plus, a high quality paper will display your vision the right way. Get artistic with your digital camera!

The Art of Photographing Art

Make someone else's art your own! Try making art by photographing a work of art. Fine art digital photography can produce amazing results. Before you break out your camera in front of the Mona Lisa, however, here are two pointers.

• Keep a steady hand, any slight movement could ruin a shot. Bring along a tripod for your camera.

• Use a timer for your shot. Snapping a picture quickly could make for a shaky, rushed shot. A timer allows time to set up for a perfect digital photo.

Galleries Give You Skills

Need some photo inspiration? Try joining a website where you can post your images and see images that other have posted. Sites like dotphoto.com are great because they allow you to put your photos in a gallery as well as browse other personal galleries to get ideas. By looking through other galleries you have the opportunity to:

• See galleries that show regular everyday shots and digital art galleries that display digital art
• See how professionals turn close-up shots, black and whites, landscapes and other shots into works of art
• Learn how to tell stories with images

*Other great sources of inspiration on the net are stock art houses. These are companies that supply all types of digital photos to ad agencies. You can browse for free so check ‘em out!

Practice makes picture perfect

Choosing digital art photography over conventional film definitely has many advantages. (especially when it comes to honing your craft). With film, you shoot the picture, process the film then see how your mistakes or achievements come out. Digital photography, however, offers more options.

Digital photography is instantaneous. You can check the photo right away (no crossing your fingers and praying that you captured a great shot). With digital, what you see on the screen seconds after you've taken a photo is what you get. And, if you don't like the shot you can simply delete it and retake it until you're happy with the shot. Imagine that!

Take a Closer Look at Art

Creepy crawlers can make great art! Sometimes the greatest subject for digital art photography is right under your nose (or even your feet). The micro-world of insects, plants, and even dirt can be beautiful.

The everyday objects we pass by everyday can be amazing if captured the right way—you can find beauty in odd places. If you do set out to capture these tiny wonders, however, make sure your camera is right for the job. Not only do you need lots of mega-pixels to really highlight every teeny-tiny detail, but you also need a powerful lens. High-end digital cameras usually possess both. They also have the ability to switch out different lenses. So, if you're not getting the close-up shots you want…you can always upgrade.

Posing Can Poison the Shot

“Ok, that's it, move a little to the right and smile. Now, SAY CHEESE!”—you've probably seen and heard similar directives countless times during photo opportunities. Posing for pictures and capturing those set up scrapbook moments can be a chore. And, the pictures end up looking planned.

If you are a looking to create realistic digital art photography you might want to think about killing the fake looks and the posed smiles. Instead, capture your subjects on the sly—you'll be amazed at the results! Photos capturing genuine moments in time show off the true soul of the subject (and they look natural).