| Sports fans will know that a good keeper is hard to | | | | easy to transport, so you can take it anywhere and |
| come by, and when it comes to great photos those | | | | never miss out on a potential keeper moment. |
| perfectly timed "keepers" are a rare find. A priceless | | | | 3. Practice makes perfect - taking lots of photos is |
| expression, a once in a lifetime moment, these are | | | | the best way to get a better feel and understanding |
| the photos that capture the moment exactly the | | | | for what works. Consider composition, framing, |
| way you want to remember it and are perfect for | | | | lighting - all of the things that make for a great |
| sharing. | | | | photo. Once this becomes second nature, the |
| How to capture a Keeper | | | | perfect photo moment will just come naturally. |
| Here are some good photography tips to help you | | | | 4. Touch it up - don't just leave your great photos in |
| capture a keeper: | | | | your memory card! Photo editing software is a great |
| | | | way to really bring out the important elements of |
| 1. Be ready - lots of keeper moments happen | | | | your image. You can use editing tools to adjust |
| unexpectedly - it's about being at the right place at | | | | colours, and brightness, and maybe crop your shots |
| exactly the right time - with camera in hand. Become | | | | so you get the framing just right. |
| familiar with your camera's settings and carry it with | | | | 5. Keep a keeper - there are a number of ways to |
| you - so you'll be ready when the moment hits. | | | | show off your keeper and photo printing accessories |
| 2. Equipment matters - having a good quality camera | | | | let you explore a number of creative avenues. Use it |
| will help you get the picture you want. The Canon | | | | on your desktop or screensaver, get it framed or |
| PowerShot SX 210, for example, includes super zoom | | | | channel your creative energy and turn your photos |
| so you can get close to your subject and has an | | | | into beautiful works of art. Hang them on the wall as |
| extra-wide-angle lens, so you can pack more into | | | | canvas prints, use them on screen printed T-shirts, |
| your composition. The compact format means it's | | | | make a scrapbook - you decide! |