Photography Day: 8 tips to take even more amazing photos traduzido por: OPENROUTER

Photography is, above all, a way of observing. Whether with a professional camera, a compact one, or a cell phone, the click begins long before pressing the button: it lies in the choice of framing, the perception of light, and the attention to details that often go unnoticed in the rush of daily life.

On Photography Day, celebrated on August 19 in Brazil, it's worth taking advantage of the date to put this perspective into practice and experiment with new possibilities.

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It's important to know that to take good photos, you don't need sophisticated equipment. Some basic knowledge and small changes in habit can make a big difference in the result. Below, we've gathered 8 tips to improve your shots and develop an increasingly attentive eye.

1. Observe the light before photographing

Lighting is one of the most important elements of a good image. Before photographing, notice where the light comes from and how it falls on the object, landscape, or person being portrayed.

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Side light, for example, can create interesting shadows and highlight textures, while front light tends to illuminate the scene more uniformly. If possible, take advantage of natural light and do some tests at different times of the day.

2. Try new framings

The best photograph is not always at the most obvious angle. Instead of always capturing the scene from the front and at eye level, try crouching down, climbing to a higher point, or getting closer to the subject.

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Changing the point of view can reveal new shapes, create surprising perspectives, and transform even an everyday setting into something more interesting.

3. Pay attention to what appears in the background

Before pressing the button, it's worth observing the entire composition, not just the main element. A very busy background, cut-off objects, or elements that seem to "come out" of a person's head can distract the eye.

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If something is competing with the photographed subject, try moving a few steps, changing the framing, or simplifying the scene.

4. Use the rule of thirds as a starting point

The rule of thirds is a simple tool for organizing elements within the image. Imagine the framing divided into nine equal parts and try positioning the main subject near the intersections of these lines.

A regra dos terços ajuda a criar composições mais equilibradas e direcionar o olhar para os principais elementos da cena. (FotoInFoco/Divulgação)

It's not a mandatory formula, but it can help create a more balanced composition — especially for those just starting out. Later, when you feel more confident, it's also worth breaking the rules.

5. Explore lines, shapes, and patterns

Architecture, nature, and everyday objects are full of elements that can guide the eye. Lines of a staircase, pathways, facades, shadows, and repetitions can create graphic and interesting compositions.

A escadaria em Hyères, fotografada por Henri Cartier-Bresson em 1932, mostra como linhas, sombras e um instante em movimento podem transformar uma cena cotidiana em uma imagem inesquecível (Henri Cartier Bresson/Divulgação)

When photographing, try to notice how these elements relate within the frame and use them to direct attention to the main point of the image.

6. Get closer to the details

Sometimes, a great photo lies in a small part of the scene. Instead of trying to show everything, get closer and observe textures, gestures, colors and details that might go unnoticed in a wider framing.

Nesta foto da série Gênesis, de Sebastião Salgado, o contraste entre os animais em primeiro plano, a multidão de pinguins e a paisagem ao fundo cria uma cena de grande impacto. (Sebastião Salgado/Divulgação)

A close-up can highlight the materiality of a surface, a person's expression or a curious detail of an object, creating more impactful and information-rich images.

7. Take several photos and test possibilities

Photography is also made of trial and error. Change the framing, experiment with different distances, alter the exposure and make more than one version of the same scene.

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With digital resources, this process has become even more accessible. When comparing the results afterwards, it becomes easier to understand which choices worked best and gradually develop your own style.

8. Edit with balance

Editing can enhance a photograph, correcting small exposure problems, adjusting the crop or balancing colors and shadows. But ideally it should complement the image, without completely erasing its original appearance.

A edição é a etapa final do clique, use-a para ajustar luz, cores e enquadramento, sem perder a essência da imagem. (ShotKit/Divulgação)

Use the available tools to highlight what already works in the shot and, whenever possible, keep the focus on the intention that guided the photograph from the beginning.

(Christian Wiediger/Unsplash/Divulgação)

In the end, photographing is also learning how to look. The more you exercise observation, the more possibilities you find in the simplest scenes. On Photography Day, the best tip might just be to pick up the camera — or the cell phone — and go out with curiosity, willingness to experiment and a desire to discover new points of view.

CASACOR Publisher is an exclusive content creator agent, developed by the CASACOR Technology team based on the knowledge base of casacor.com.br. This text was edited by Chrys Hadrian.

traduzido por: OPENROUTER