...- I am not very good with taking photos for the computer -...
Hello Rosie,
I feel one should clearly separate "taking photos" and "for the computer". The main advantages of digital cameras are 1) that you see the result immediately and (in general) can proceed with the images taken much more quickly (you don't wait to fill a roll of film, no waiting for developing and printing, ...) and 2) you have a digital image directly, which can be manipulated with software much more easily than in a conventional (analog) darkroom. Still (at least in my opinion) the first step of taking the image is the more important one! Obviously you need a decent camera with the possibility to focus at short distances - but other aspects are equally important, like using a suitable background (always better to avoid a messy background than to have to remove it afterwards), choosing appropriate lighting (I personally prefer natural lighting with some reflections, which bring glass "to life"), selecting the aperture (and in this way the distance range depicted in focus), .... all parameters which I would call "basic photographic skills". If you don't know how to take decent photographs, the computer won't be much help! Anyone feeling insecure I can only recommend to get some advice, could be evening classes or the local photographic society or possibly a friend who can be around to get started together and who can give some practical advice - depending what's available in your neighbourhood; if nothing is available nearby, there are books on it (don't rely on the camera manual, although they usually give some first insight as well). I am sure there is all sorts of advice on the internet as well, but cannot recommend anything, having never looked at this.
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