by: Earathou Berdin

Familiarize yourself with the most popular types of photography and how Canon can help you perfect each one.

MACRO Photography “Macro” is the photographer’s term for extreme close-ups, usually of flowers, insects and other very small objects. The term generally refers to images that are captured at magnification ratios of 1/2 or 1/1 of actual size. Macro photography has grown in popularity in recent years, thanks to digital cameras that can shoot close-ups without the need for changing lenses.

Quick Tip Have a main point of interest and keep it in focus. The simplest way to do this is to use a large aperture (a small f-number, if your camera has manual functions), or simply go to the Macro mode. This settings goes you a shallow depth of field. which results in a sharp and in-focus subject against a blurred background. You might also want to consider using a trpiod t complement your camera’s Image Stabilization capability.

Tech Highlight Smart AUTO Mode. The latest Canon cameras come with an intelligent feature to give you the confidence to shoot creatively: Smart AUTO with Scene Detection Technology. This feature analyzes the scene and automatically selects from up to 22 specially-defined settings. No need to switch from Macro to Portrait, Landscape to Indoor, It’s literally just point and shoot!

PEOPLE Photography People are easily the most popular subject for photographs, and with practice and the right techniques, they can also be the most rewarding to shoot. We connect with the people on very personal levels, allowing us to inject emotions into shots. There are many different ways to photograph people: from candid shots to formal portraiture, from artistic nudes to beautiful baby pictures-the possibilities are limitless.

Quick Tip Show your subject;s personality. Catch someone during a candid moment, or include elements that reveal something about your subject: for instance, play up a fashinista’s clothes, catch a sporty friend in action a the field, or capture a child’s tantrum! Stay objservant and you’re bound t catch something interesting.

Tech Highlight Serve AF/AE. Of all compact cameras in the market today, only Canon is capable of continuously adjusting focus and exposure even after the shutter button has been pressed halfway. The result? Picture-perfect people shots, even when your subject is in motion.

NIGHT and LOW PHOTOGRAPHY Night and low-light photography produces some of the most dramatic images imaginable, but it is also one of the most challenging to master. Common problems associated when shooting with low light are blurring and incorrect exposure, and you can be sure that even professionals have folders full of unimpressive evening snaps, The keys to successful low-light photography? Good gear patience, and willingness to experiment and execute.

Quick Tip Get a god tripod. When shooting with low light, it’s common to have exposures of an entire second or more making the image more prone to blur. A good tripod will go a long way in helping you solve this challenge. Take lots of pictures. Try different exposures or move around and try different perspectives. Take full advantage of the digital trash bin-just keep shooting, try out different settings, and you’re bound to create a few gems.

Tech Highlight The Dual Anti-Noise System on the G11 and S90 utilize the noise reduction power of DIGIC 4 together with a newly developed CCD sensor with bigger pixels that capture more light. The result: low-light shots that are clean and crisp!

UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY Underwater photography is all about understanding how images behave when being taken beneath the water. For example, light gradually becomes more diffused the deeper you go, so that you’ll need supplementary light sources in order to shoot colorful pictures at each depth. Zoom settings also behave different due to refraction. These changes require different techniques, but with enough practice and the right gear, you can easily adapt to taking great underwater stills.

Quick Tip Concentration, Composition, Care. Concentrate to keep your breathing and buoyancy controlled. Compose the image in your head and think ahead about the spot and angle that will give you the best results. Finally, move carefully. Sudden movements will scare the animals away.

Tech Highlight Canon Prosumer Cameras like the G10 (with proper housing) are very popular among underwater photography enthusiasts because of their flexibility and image quality: they’re small enough to fit through aquatic nooks and crannies, yet powerful enough to shoot with full manual functions, 28mm wide-angle lens and RAW image recording capability. For those who are more into snorkeling or those who do not want to invest in expensive underwater housings, the All-Weather PowerShot D10 will be a perfect fit, letting you capture great aquatic shots for up to 33 feet!

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY Landscape photography is closely associated with beautiful sceneries, but it can also show the many faces of the planets: its plant life, light, seasonal changes, and even man’s impact on the environment. Vision and respect for nature are critical for successful landscape photography. It’s also very diverse, covering everything from flowing water to sunlight through trees, from old city ruins to the sun descending upon the horizon.

Quick Tip Learn to find the best viewpoint. The first step to shooting landscapes is surveying the scene. What do you want to shoot? The flowers blooming at your feet, a lone tree in the distance, or an expanse of waves crashing upon the shore? Once you know what you want to shoot, move around and experiment with angles. The time of day will also have a lot of impact on your landscape shot. The same scenery can result in dramatically diverse images when shot a dusk in bright sunlight or a day break.

Tech Highlight 20x Optical Zoom. The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and SX IS carry lenses equivalent to an impressive 24mm-560mm range This give these super telephoto shooters the capability to capture wide dramatic landscapes and to zoom in on faraway subject. Idea for travel and landscape photography.

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