Beginners might want to use the auto features of the camera. Check out the camera before the event you want to capture and take practice pictures. Take both indoor and outdoor photos. Take pictures with and without the flash. Avoid pictures that are brightly back-lit unless you use the flash.
Proper lighting is important with digital photos.
Get in close to your subject. Fill the LCD screen with the image you are shooting. There are many online websites that offer tips to using the digital camera. Consult these sites for more advanced information. Insert Classroom Ideas Digital photos of students enhance the classroom environment.