How to Avoid Taking Blurry Pictures

Every photographer struggles with the occasional blurry photo no matter how good you are at taking pictures. So how do you avoid getting blurry pictures? The best way is knowing the main culprits that cause blurry pictures. So, here are the three main causes of blurry photos so you'll be sure to watch out for them the next time you take pictures.

Focus Issues

The most common cause of blurry pictures is a focusing problem. This can manifest in several ways. The most common is that the photographer failed to accurately focus the camera, either due to a simple error on the shooter's part or the auto-focus choosing the wrong part of the picture.

These issues are easy enough to prevent in most cases; simply double check that what the lens is focusing on is what you want to be the focal point for your photograph. If it isn't, then you need to adjust the focus until you get the results you want. Some auto focus cameras have a focus lock that allows you to center your subject in the viewfinder, push the shutter button half way down and then move the camera without losing the focus area.

Motion Blur

Capturing a fast moving object in an image clearly, can be challenging task. Motion blur will be identifiable by having clear focus on the stationary objects in a frame, but a blurry subject.

Luckily enough motion blur is an easy problem to avoid. If you find that your action shots are turning out blurry, try setting your shutter speed a little higher to shorten the exposure of the photograph. This should make a difference in solving the problem and allow you to capture fast moving objects without much blur. Remember, faster shutter speeds will require more light and possibly faster film or a different digital setting, so come prepared if you're planning on capturing fast-paced action.

Camera Shake

Having an unsteady camera is another common cause of fuzzy photos. Whether you realize it or not, we're always moving (for example, just try holding your hand perfectly steady) so it can be difficult remaining perfectly motionless which can cause a problem when it comes to our pictures.

You can prevent camera blur by using a fast shutter speed (which should negate the minor movements) or by bracing your arms on something while holding your camera. If you're going to use a slow shutter speed, then make sure you use a tripod to avoid shaking the camera. And last but not least, you can also use a remote cable release to help eliminate any movement from pushing the shutter button down.

If you take a bunch of photographs and they turn out blurry, the first step will be figuring out what kind of blur you've fallen victim to. If the issue is with focus, parts of the image will be clear and others will be blurry. If the problem is with motion, then only the moving objects will be fuzzy. And if your problem is camera shake, then the entire photo will be blurry. Once you know what is the cause of your blurry picture, you can be better prepared next time to re-shoot the image. Your photographs will turn out much, much better.

When heading into every shooting situation, be aware of what light you will have, what you will be taking pictures of, and what tools you'll need to ensure those photographs come out perfect. In the case of blur, a little preparation will go a long way.

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