Top 5 Photography Tips for Beginners

Example of bad photography number 1 (Photo credit: mollybeee)

1. Once you compose your photo, take three steps closer. Time and time again, new photographers take photos too far back.
2. Remember, if you have a little camera, you also have a little flash.  There is a limit to what you can light up with a small flash, namely, two or three people at best.
3. Do it right the first time. Don't rely on fixing your mistakes later.  Just because you can use Photoshop, it doesn't mean you should. Think about your time. Unless you like being a geek, then knock yourself out.
4. Watch your background. Do you have trees and wires coming out of people's heads?  Look at your subject, then look at your background.
5. Learn how to use your flash. Don't rely on your camera to decided when to use the flash. Turn your flash on and off when you need it. For example, for most stage events inside, you don't need a flash.