Saturate yourself with your subject and the camera will all
but take you by the hand. Margaret Bourke-WhiteThese tips should help
you relive those moments back where you've said "if only I had a
camera." Now you will have it captured on film. These tips should help
you to be camera ready.

1. Get as close as you can to the subject or action

Remember, if you're using a instant camera a lot of them have a
minimum shooting distance. This is usually about two metres. If your
closer than that, your shots will be out of focus. Try to take shots
with the viewer focused on the subject. Meaning the closer to the
subject filling the viewer the better.

2. Photos Tell A Story

Photos of an event or activity such as camping with a group or
fishing trip with family and friends tells a great story for all to
relive and enjoy.

3. Decide What It Is You Want and Don't Want in The Picture

Its best to keep the background as uncluttered as you can. Background clutter will remove the focus from your subject.

4. Take Surprise Shots

You'll get some great shots if you take pictures when people least expect them. Just think of the facial expressions you'll get.

5. Make a Slide Show

Slide shows are great to have later when those involved in the
activity can watch and laugh at themselves and relive the activity in
their minds.

6. Liven Up Posed Shots

Try to avoid taking boring posed shots. Instead of using "Say
Cheese" try have people say Rumplestilskin. That should help get a real
smile. If people see you're going to take their picture, tell them you
will click on four and then click on three. That should catch them in a
more relaxed state.

7. Camera Hardware Tips

Does your camera have the correct options set up? Check your
lens and make sure its clean. it could have a finger print on it. That
would make it almost impossible to focus. Check to see if you have auto
focus or manual focus. Test it to see if it will work as stated in your
manual. Make sure you know how to control it. if you are using slide
film set the ISO button one spot ahead of the film. An example would be
if your using ISO 64 slide film, set the ISO at 80. The results will be
deeper colour saturation and more vibrant shades of yellow, red, and
orange. This tip will not work with print film. Using a digital camera,
always make sure the battery is charged. For more room on your memory
card delete all pictures you don't want to keep. Your now ready for
some fun and games clicking away with your camera. For more excellent
tips, surf to Kodak's web page at www.kodak.com.