Whatever type of camera you have, you can learn to get good photos by following some simple guidelines. The first step is obvious. Read the directions. And, Shafer says, if you're using a digital camera, you need to buy good rechargeable batteries and keep extras on hand.
Good batteries are worth the money.
Whether you choose digital, disposable or traditional cameras, you want to capture the best image possible. With higher speed film, indoor shots will include more of the available room light, and look less like they were taken in front of a black background. If what you're photographing is more than 20 feet away, but your flash only reaches 15 feet, then all of your shots will be underexposed. If you are shooting a concert, sporting event or stage performance, the average flash will only illuminate the rows of heads in front of you, and the light will never reach the subject. Better to use faster film, and shut the flash off altogether.