Cameras come in many different forms and variants and can include a wide variety of features. All cameras can be used in the same manner, however, and mostly rely on the photographer to take good pictures. The photographer does this through a combination of angles, distances, focus, and lighting. A good camera and lots of practice helps as well. The following will detail each of the aforementioned attributes and provide tips for getting the most quality use out of any camera.

Angle
The first step to taking good pictures is to experiment with different angles. For example, when a camera is turned on its side, the picture tends to focus the viewer's attention on the actual subject in the photo rather than background objects. Every angle provides a different perspective for the entire scene. Novices should practice this by taking several pictures of the same scene from different angles to see how the viewer's emotions and the scene itself change dramatically.

Distance
In photography, distance is similar to angle and has the same effects on the viewer's thought process as he/she is looking at the image. By moving closer to and further away from the subject, the user will be able to experiment with which objects stand out the most in the image. Distance is also important because cameras cannot see objects that are too far away clearly enough to produce a good picture. While cameras vary significantly in zooming capabilities, all cameras have their limits.

Focus
Focus, in photography, refers to what the camera seems to be concentrating on the most. In most cases, the focus point is the very center of the image. This is not always the case, however, as photographers sometimes adjust the camera so that a specific angle influences the focus of the image and concentrates the viewer's attention on the subject. They do this by viewing their scene through the camera's lens and then pressing halfway down on the capture button and holding it when they have perfected the focus that they want. This locks the focus into place. The photographer then moves the camera while still holding the capture button so that he/she can position the camera in a preferred angle. He/she then pushes all the way on the capture button, taking the picture. If done correctly, this will allow the photographer to choose both his/her focus and angle.

Lighting
Lighting is very important when taking pictures. A room that is too dark may cause the subject to not be seen well in the picture. Likewise, a room that is too bright may cause the picture to have blotchy, white spots. Neither is good for the picture which is why the photographer must preview his/her picture and adjust the camera settings as well as the natural conditions of the scene in order to create a good picture.

Equipment
While the attributes mentioned above can help the photographer create a more perfect image, all cameras have their limitations. Because of this, the photographer may have trouble trying to accomplish a task that simply cannot be achieved with his/her current equipment. Because of this, photographers should always shop for a camera that fits his/her needs.

Practice
No matter what type of camera a photographer has, he/she can only learn to create perfect images by practicing. Novices should practice as much as possible by taking pictures of everything they see. They should also experiment with various angles, distances, focus points, and lighting in order to see how these things affect the final image.