The research shows that, of that 42 percent, more than half–52 percent–said they really would like to spend more time taking pictures. Of the people who do use their cameras, a third said they use their camera’s control and options, and 59 percent use photo-editing software. SPOILER ALERT: Before you continue reading, take a look at the four photos here and see if you can guess their ranking when it comes to the type of photos people take. Stats that turned up in Serif’s research: Store photos in camera or on hard drive…………………………………..75% Print them using a home printer…………………………………………….38% Share their photos on services such as Twitter or Facebook…………..37% Use their pictures in a scrapbook…………………………………………..19% Concentrate on pictures of people……………………………………………62% Specialize in landscapes………………………………………………………42% Take pictures of wildlife and nature……………………………………………35% Photos of pets……………………………………………………………………25% So if you’re one who doesn’t understand the controls on your camera or perhaps you just need a few tips to get inspired again, here’s a few groovy guides from our photography archive I highly recommend! 1 – The Three Steps To Better Photography 2 – Photography Composition Tips – Part 1 3 – The Three Basics of Exposure in Photography 4 – Depth of Field – The Magic Behind Better Photographs

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