The number of point-and-shoot digital cameras isdwindlingoverall.

But standalone cameras are seeing a recentupsurge in popularity.

“This is partly due to the fact that this style of image is what populated the early internet.

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“It also has a retro design and a variety of film simulation modes,” she pointed out.

Professional photographerJesse Madisonsaid in an email that the most important thing to remember is to use good-quality lighting.

“Either shoot in the daytime or purchase an external flash for your camera,” Madison added.

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“It is much cheaper than purchasing the higher-priced cameras.

If you are only shooting in low light conditions, purchasing a more expensive full-frame camera makes sense.

Also, she said, familiarize yourself with the rule of thirds.

Experiment with different angles with your camera, Dafni said.

Don’t forget the camera’s manual controls.

“These controls can help you take better-looking photos by adjusting the exposure and depth of field.”