When using a point & shoot

I like doing everything in 3s, so again I will share my 3 simple tips when using a Point & Shoot.

1 - Disable your flash!
Wait- what? What do I mean? Well of course there is a purpose to your camera's flash. But the point is, you should only use your flash when taking a picture of someone/something when you are not so far away from them (and of course when it is dark!) The #1 thing people always do (and I see it time and time again) is take pictures with their flashes on, when clearly the flash isn't going to help! For example: they are at a show/concert and they are far in the back, they want to get a picture of the band but it's too dark. So they pull out the camera and put the flash on. Bang out a couple of pictures, look at them, and suddenly get mad at the camera because all of the pictures are too dark!
Well of course, our flashes aren't that strong!
Also if your flash isn't giving you the picture you want, try raising you ISO (all cameras can do this.)

#2- Disable your Digital Zoom
If you don't know already, digital zoom is actually just like zooming in on a picture with a magnifying glass. The pixels are just being stretched. You are actually losing a lot of quality. So no digital zoom! Just use your optical.

#3- Carry a Mini Tripod
It may come in handy? Ever try to take a picture with a group of people. You start looking around for someone to take the picture, but no one is there? Well a mini tripod like the one below and hook on to anything! It's a great investment.



Well happy shooting!