High school prom is important.Quality prom pictures are what you will want.The lighting and background are important for prom pictures.Take a variety of candid and posed pictures.Get creative.You can use props and take photos of yourself jumping in the air.
Step 1: A clean background is the best for pictures.
For the majority of your photos, go for a background that is attractive.The focus should be on the prom attendees.You can break the rule and get a picture like this if you want a few photos with something specific in the background.If you have to, choose a background that is clean.There are trees in the background for outdoor photos.A good place to take an indoor photo is without a lot of stuff.Standing in front of a crowded bookshelf is not a great photo, but you can try standing near the entryway of your home with just a wall behind you.
Step 2: The camera has to be kept steady.
A steady camera can cut back on blur.Don't hold the camera in front of you with two hands.If you want to take pictures, use a flat object.If you have a tripod, use it to take pictures.
Step 3: Use flash when necessary.
The lowest flash setting is possible outside.The circles around people's eyes are minimized.Do not use flash inside.It's better to find a room with good lighting.Photographs can create shadows when flash is used indoors.
Step 4: The camera's white balance needs to be altered.
If your camera has a white balance setting, use it.Depending on the types of pictures you're taking, white balance settings can be changed.If you're taking a picture in the shade, set the white balance setting to shade.The instructions manual for your camera should give you guidelines on how white setting works.How you change the setting varies from camera to camera.
Step 5: Try out the zoom feature.
While you take photos, play around with your camera's zoom feature.Take some photos from far away.People's faces can be flatter by taking photos from a distance.
Step 6: There is an area that has bright lighting.
Rooms with the best lighting can be found in your home.Make sure the sun doesn't cause squinting by taking advantage of the natural sunshine outdoors.Natural light is provided by taking pictures in the shade.
Step 7: There are different camera angles.
Don't take a single pose from a different angle.Take pictures at a different angle.One picture should be taken from an upward angle and the other from a lower angle.Take photos of prom goers off to the side and take pictures of people's faces.
Step 8: The classic v-pose is a good one to try.
A v-pose is a pose that can be used with your prom date.Stand close together and hold hands.You can keep your body facing the camera while turning towards each other.One person can place their hands on the other person's lapel if they don't want to hold hands.When taking your own photos at home, this is a great pose to use.If your prom takes photographs at the dance, you can use it to be photographed.
Step 9: When holding hands, you should use lace fingers.
Cupped hands look awkward in hand holding.This can make your hands look small.When holding hands in photos, lace your fingers together.
Step 10: As a group, take photos.
Don't stick to strictly couple photos.Take a few photos with the entire group.Take photos with your family if you are going to prom.You may be able to find a photo of you and your parents taken on prom night.Group photos don't have to be fancy.All you have to do is line up along a wall.You can stand in rows if there are a lot of people.The taller people are in the back so you can see them better.
Step 11: Take pictures of couples.
Individual couple photos are fun if there are couples going to prom.Everyone who wants a couples photo should get one.Couples can hold hands or put their arms around one another in simple poses.Elaborate poses can end up looking awkward.
Step 12: A happy smile.
A natural smile can be achieved by looking down at the ground and smiling just as the photo is being taken.The angle will make your eyes look bigger.While a photo is being taken, you can think of something that makes you laugh.Whitening strips should be used in the weeks leading up to prom to make your teeth look better.
Step 13: Try to walk.
Take pictures of you walking together.You can take pictures of people walking while laughing and holding hands.A casual walking photo is a great shot for a prom photo.Take a lot of photos when walking.Some candid shots will turn out blurry or awkward, so you will want a lot to choose from at the end of the day.
Step 14: While getting ready, take pictures.
While you and your friends are getting ready for prom, take some pictures.After prom, you can take pictures of yourself buttoning up suits, fixing your hair, or applying makeup.Get together with your friends to get ready for prom.
Step 15: Take pictures while you are relaxed.
Group photos are a good way to take pictures.Simply have everyone laugh.Before you leave for the dance, take a few photos of your friends relaxing, smiling, and chatting.If any turn out awkward, take multiple candid photos.
Step 16: There is a camera at prom.
It's a good idea to bring a camera to the dance.There are candid photos of people talking, dancing and enjoying the festivities.You can try to get shots earlier in the night.As it gets darker, it will be harder to get decent shots.Don't use flash indoors.This will make for photos with heavy shadows and other guests may be annoyed by the bright flashes.
Step 17: Pose with something in your hand.
There is a craft store that sells large wooden letters.Paint or glitter can be used to spell words.Four people stand together and spell out a word.You can paint the letters in your school's colors.
Step 18: A person is jumping while taking a picture.
Everyone can jump in the air with a fun shot.If you want to pose for a picture, have your friends line up.Everyone should jump while you take a picture.It can be difficult to get the right jump shot.Try having people jump up and down.You will have a lot of options.
Step 19: Try adding props.
You can add props to your pictures.There are things that represent your high school experience that you can hold up.If you're on the hockey team, hold up the stick.Take a stuffed panther with you if your mascot is the panther.Near your surroundings, you can use any props.Take pictures of people playing on a swing set in your home.Try to lighten the mood with funny props.Put on fake mustaches or hold giant pairs of sunglasses.Some prom photos don't have to be serious.
Step 20: Put glitter and confetti in a container.
Adding glitter and confetti to your photos is fun.Take a few pieces of glitter and confetti and throw them in the air.It can give your photographs a fairy tale-like feel.Don't throw glitter away.It's easy to get stuck in dresses and suits.