Here are five simple tips to help you get better photographs, no matter the camera you are using.

1. Try vertical composition. Point and shoot cameras rarely come with viewfinders in them anymore and the way the controls are setup, shooting horizontally feels right in your hands. Often times though, a vertical shot will yield a better result, so give the camera turn and try shooting some vertical images

2. Shoot from waist level. Many photographs from people to buildings simply look better when shot from waist level. Perspective is something that needs to be considered when shooting. If you use the first suggestion of shooting vertically to compose a portrait of less then 5 or 6 people, try shooting it down on one knee. You may find that this method yields to more flattering photographs across the board.
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