Expert advice for getting great pictures:
	Get up close and personal. When you spot your subject, snap a picture and then move in closer for another one. Keep moving in until you're certain that your photo will convey the image and message you seek. Remember, however, that most cameras will not focus properly once you are less than three feet away from your subject.
	Don't wait, be ready so you avoid missing the perfect shot. Take a few pictures to increase your chances of getting the perfect shot.
	Keep it simple. Move in to crop out unnecessary elements, make sure your horizon is on an even level, and avoid cluttered backgrounds.
	Flash them. When you're taking flash pictures, don't get too far away from your subject. Otherwise your pictures will turn out dark. Cameras with a built-in flash have a range of about 10 to 15 feet.
	Try placing the subject off-center. This can add interest to your shots and keep them from looking posed or stuffy. Auto focus cameras are generally programmed to focus on whatever is in the middle of your viewfinder, meaning that your subject could come out fuzzy if it is off-center. But you can often override the auto focus, to position your subject anywhere in the viewfinder. Check your owner's manual for focus adjustments.
	Use the rule of thirds. This can help you place your subject. When you look through your viewfinder, imagine two vertical lines dividing your picture in thirds. Then imagine two horizontal lines dividing the same picture in thirds. The lines intersect in four different places, and any one of these intersections is a visually appealing spot to place your subject.
	Keep people active. Posed shots can make your subjects look stiff and uncomfortable. Capture them in action and your subjects will look more relaxed and natural. Avoid a lineup!
	See the light. If the sun is behind you, it may cause the people in your picture to squint. Consider backlighting and side lighting - when light hits your subjects from behind or from the side. When you take these types of shots be careful to shield your lens from direct sunlight, and you will usually need to use a larger lens opening or a slower shutter speed than you use for front lighted subjects. Turn on your flash to light the shadows.
	Use what you've got. Existing light pictures taken in low light situations without a flash - can be very striking when done well. It's best to use a high-speed film (ISO 400 to ISO 1000) and a large aperture (f/2.8 or f/2). Eckerd also now sells Kodak GOLD Max film that self adjusts to different light and action situations. Try it!
	Go deep. Experiment with different depths of field. A smaller depth-of-field (low F-stop number) focuses the attention on your subject. This is good for portraits. A greater depth-of-field (larger F-stop number) gives you a much wider focus and is good for landscape shots.
	Freeze. Use a fast shutter speed (500 or higher) for split-second action shots, like your favorite player scoring the winning goal. Slow shutter speeds (30 or lower) produce blurred action and can capture beautiful moments too, like a splashing waterfall.
	Pan. Panning is another good way to capture action. Rotate your body smoothly and click the shutter without jerking. Your subject should come out sharp, while your background appears as blurred bands of attractive color.
	Hold it steady. If your hands are shaking or you press the shutter abruptly, your pictures may turn out fuzzy. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your elbows close to your sides. Hold the camera with both hands, pressed firmly to your eye, and smoothly click the shutter
	Handle with care. Your camera is a delicate instrument so be gentle when making adjustments. Make sure your lens is clean before you take any pictures. Gently blow away dirt or particles from the lens and wipe with a lint less cloth.
	Don't load your 35mm camera in bright sunlight. Light might fog the film. If you can't find a shady spot, use your body to help block out the sun while you're loading.
	The need for speed. A fast film requires less light for proper exposure than a low-speed film. Speed is often expressed as an ISO number. ISO 200 film is faster than ISO 25 film, so it needs less light. ISO 200 is a good speed for general-purpose picture taking.
	Take plenty of pictures! You'll get better with practice and you'll love the results when you capture perfect memories.