Know Your Camera

This is the first tip in the photo how-to book I just wrote, "Killer Tips for Better Pics - A Field Guide for Photographers".  If you'd like to order the book just go to blurb.com & put Carolyn Fox in the search box.  It'll bring up information about the book.  If you live locally, however, just let me know & I can save you some money.

The first thing you should do before you leave for your photo shoot is to get very familiar with your camera.  Read you manual & practice changing controls until you can do it in the dark.  If you're out shooting & you don't know how to change shooting modes, set your exposure compensation or change focusing points, you might miss the shot of your life.  So, your first assignment is to become an expert at operating your camera.  That may be the most important tip I can give you, so open your manual, with your camera in hand, & start reading.