A quick photography tip for point n shoot cameras!

Learn how to turn your flash off... then do so. Most of the cameras today work better without a flash. If you are shooting in the green mode or the full auto, the camera will not allow you to turn it off. It will pick and choose when you are allowed to use the flash. If you put it in the "P" mode (Program), however, you will be able to make a few changes while still giving most of the control to the camera. In Program, you can turn your flash on and off when you want to. This isn't to say that you will never need a flash, but my suggestion is to try it without first, and then, if needed, add it back in to the mix. Happy shooting :D