The first thing you need to do after getting your new digital camera is to read the manual. It's also recommended that you visit your camera manufacturer's website where they will normally have an even more extensive manual with tips and tricks to help you in your digital photography.
Before you get started taking digital photographs, make sure you have all the accessories needed to go with your digital camera.
Batteries - Some cameras come with built-in lithium ion batteries. For cameras that don't, you are better off with rechargeable batteries. Most digital cameras accept alkaline batteries - however, you wont get a lot of shots with these. For this reason, it is recommended that you get NiMH rechargeable batteries, which tend to last much longer and can be used over and over again.
Monopod or Tripod - Great for reducing camera shake, which causes blurring. Recommended for telephoto shots, particularly in low-light conditions.
Photo Editing Software - Almost all digital cameras come with software. However, if you're looking to go a level further, you may want to try some professional software such as Adobe Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro. Photo editing software allows you to tweak contrast, improve color, build collages or add special effects to your digital images. If you're interested in creating panoramas, there is various software that you could use to automatically stitch your small pictures into one single seamless large panorama.
Printing - Inkjet printers are commonly used. However, photographers tend to use specialized photo printers. Look for a six- or seven-color printer rather than the standard four-color printer, as it gives much better reproduction of images. Epson, HP, and Canon photo printers are the most popular.
If you don't have a printer and can't afford one, you can still have your digital pictures processed at traditional photo labs or using online labs such as Kodak Gallery, Shutterfly and Ezprints.
When you're ready to start shooting, choose your subjects carefully and with precision (try not to pick obvious subjects) and take as many pictures as you can and from different angles. By now you should be familiar with most of the functions of your digital camera, having read the manual at least 3 times. Hopefully the information provided here will come in handy getting you started with digital photography.
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