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Wide angle lenses are an excellent choice for portraying three dimensionality

To reduce bright spots within shadow areas limit your depth of field by using a large aperture (f/1.4 - f/2.8).

Reflections tend to be darker than the rest of the scene. Thus, it may be useful to do some overexposure bracketing.

Always make sure that your horizon line is level.

Light tones, bright yellow tulips, will advance in a photograph more than dark areas, such as a purple tulip.

To get a romantic feeling with your picture try using a soft-focus filter. Another way, of which I have not yet experienced with, is to place a small amount of petroleum jelly on the edges of your UV filter.

When taking photographs always write down your cameras settings. This can help you in the future in deciding what went right or wrong.

Always write down where you took your picture. If the photo is of a single plant write down the scientific name, if your able too. This will save you time in the future, especially if you try to publish or sell your work.

Should I buy outdated film? For amateurs this is a very good money saving idea. Try to stick with film that has been refrigerated and try not to buy film that is too outdated (over 1 year). Whether or not the film is good depends on the batch and how it was taken care of before it got to you. I recommend buying 1 role and seeing how the pictures turn out. If everything is okay go ahead and buy some more film from that batch -- make sure it has the same exp. date and etc. I greatly advise you to refrigerate this film to help it last longer. I'm sure that this advise is against what most photographers would say, but I've done this and have had luck.

NY Institute of Photography

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