How to Take Good Pictures : Using a Telephoto Lens

When working with a telephoto lens, there are new considerations that you will need to know as you want to make sure that all of your pictures are top notch. Looking into the zoom lens before purchasing your camera is important. Understand what field of vision and what quantity of zoom you need. The need to zoom in extra close will impact the amount you need to spend on a good zoom lens.

Take the time to get to know your new zoom lens by taking practice shots before you really need to depend on your camera and zoom / telephoto lens. Don't just delete them off the camera right away. Here are some tips to get great shots.

1. Actually print out the photos
Then take a marker and circle areas that need improvement. BY taking the time to identify the areas that are not perfect will help you next time you take the shot.
2. List the actual improvements needed
Once the areas are circled, pretend that you are a college professor teaching a class and one of your students submitted this picture. Write a short paragraph explaining what you feel needs to be improved. Is it their equipment? The Subject of the photo? Or maybe it not taking the patience and pulling the trigger at the right time.
3. Take the same shot again
Now that you see and understand what was wrong, take the shot again, but this time do it right. Then you can see your improvements and make any final adjustments. Using this technique will allow you to become a master, not just an amateur photographer, and deliver those amazing shots.

Naturally this technique of evaluating your photos is not only for shot with your telephoto lens. It works for standard pictures as well. Make a habit of identifying the mistakes even as you are deleting photos.