5 indispensable tips for taking great photos at Dubai Garden Glow

Take your tripod and start clicking

A picture shows something. A photo tells a story. The ability to transform a picture into something interesting is a skill and that's what this is about.
1. Frame your shots: Framing is a technique of drawing attention to the subject of your image. You can do it by blocking other parts of the image with something in the scene which gives a sense of depth and layers. 


2. Make use of reflections: Take your tripod along to get a sharp shot and try experimenting with a couple of filters. A polarizing filter will help control the amount of surface shine from the water. Also, a graduated neutral density filter will ensure that the sky isn't overexposed during the day.

3. Long exposure shots: This is a great way to take a fresh look at photography subjects. Long shutter speed and viola, a sense of motion and mystery in the photo is created. It doesn't require new lenses or special cameras.

4. Bokeh in-front of the subject: Bokeh is the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image. A tripod will be useful if not, you may be able to get by, but it will be more difficult. Keep the aperture wide which makes the depth of field very shallow, so slight movement can make your subject out-of-focus. The closer the light is to the lens, the larger will be the bokeh..

5. Lastly, don't be afraid to lie on the ground, trek to a higher vantage point, or cut portions of the installations from your frame: the most interesting compositions are not always from a front-on view.

 
 

• KT Engage