Today, in class, we used our self-timer.

The ninth and tenth rules of taking pictures:

9. Watch the light- great light makes great pictures, study the effects of light, choose soft lighting for people, avoid overhead sunlight, for scenic pictures use long shadows

10. Be a picture director- add some props and rearrange  subjects or try different view points, bring subjects together and let personalities shine, don't put them in just a line, use different arrangements

The seventh and eighth rules of taking pictures

7. Move it from the middle- bring your picture to life simply by placing your subject off-center, lock focus before moving

8. Know your flash range- pictures taken beyond the maximum flash range will be dark, if subject is more than 10 feet away the picture may be too dark