Digital cameras has added a new dimension to the art of photography. With these clicking machines, taking a photograph and printing it has become quite easier. Plus, savings made on printing charges are an added advantage. However, there is a misconception that taking photos from digital camera is all about clicking a button. This is not an acceptable fact. Photography is a creative art. Apart from the technical knowledge about the features of the digital camera, it is essential, that as the photographer you should have a different passion for it. The features of the digital camera can help you take a photo, but the beauty of the picture will ultimately depend on how you take it. So if you plan to take a giclee print of the pictures clicked, then make sure that the original one is flawless. This is essential for giclee printing as it creates exact replicas of the images with the use of ink jet printers. As such, here are some tips that can help you capture perfect moments with your digital camera.

· Setting the tones

If you are shooting wild life or nature, then you should change the tone of the camera from auto to cloudy. This adjustment is done because it increases the yellow and red hues which makes the photoes appear warm and rich. Wild life motifs are perfect for giclee reproductions owing to the richness of the color.

· The macro mode

In regular or auto digital settings, you can take good pictures by keeping a distance of about 3 feet. If the close up is activated, then decent pictures can be taken within a foot from the selected object.

· Polarized filters

Polarizing filters are a must for taking shots of landscapes or any outdoor photograph. Such adjustments reduces the unwanted reflections and glares to get more pure and bright colors in the photo. If a digital camera does not have such filters, then you can take a good quality sunglass and place it in front of the camera lenses. However, don't forget to check its position in the LCD view finder so that the rims of the sunglass are not covered in the shot. In case this happens, the image might get distorted and then it might not be possible to take a good giclee print out of it.

· Set to 'flash on' mode

The camera should be set to the 'flash on' mode in case of an outdoor portrait as it enhances the image quality. This adds required amount of brightness to illuminate the subject. With the help of this, you can take good pictures where there is not enough light.

· Eye level

While taking picture of a person or any animal, make sure that you place the camera at the eye level of the subject. However, this does not mean that the subject requires to stare at you. If the subject is lying on the ground or sitting down, then it is advisable for you to stoop down to the subject's level and then click the photo.

· Avoid activities in the background

While taking a good photo, you should try to avoid unnecessary activities in the background. Plain backgrounds can bring more focus and attention to the subject. So, it is better to scan the surrounding while viewing through the view finder to ensure that there is no unnecessary activities in the background.

· Vertical photos

If the height of the subject is to be focused on while taking a picture, then it is better to go for vertical photos as the entire subject being visible, can fit in one shot.

· Sit on a higher position

In case of family photographs, try to place yourself somewhere little higher than the others. Place the members systematically say for example according to the color of their outfit. This adds a better flow to the photo. Such vibrant family pictures often are choicest subjects for giclee printing.

· Take several pictures

If you are new to photography and not so sure about the picture you are taking, then it is always better to take several pictures of the same subject. Click photographs with new angles and light intensities. At the end when you will see all the photos, then you can easily make a selection of the best one. You can also check the clicked photo immediately on the LCD screen and can decide whether to keep it or not.

· Go through the manual

Apart from the stated tips, the simplest and easiest way to know about the different usage of your digital camera is to go through the manual. All the details about the features and its applications can be read from the manual.

Thus, these are the few tips following which you can click some great photographs with your high tech digital camera and also get them reproduced with the help of giclee printing.