Yes, tripods can be a hassle to carry around with you but they help you take great shots in two ways.
First, the time you take to get out the tripod, set it up and position the camera on it will slow your picture taking down. This means you’ll become more aware of other elements like [...]

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Most photos are shot at eye level. I think this is because traditionally, you needed to have the viewfinder up to your eye to ensure you get everyone in the shot.
Because most digital cameras have an inbuilt LCD, you can now take the camera away from your eye and try taking photos from unusual angles.

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Most digital cameras have a continuous shooting mode, where shots are taken one after the other in rapid succession.
When taking shots, there is often a short delay between when you press your finger on the button, and when the picture is actually taken. This delay may mean your subject has finished their action (eg blowing [...]

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Sometimes you need to think creatively to find better shots. Set yourself a theme to give your brain a head start.
For example, on a vacation choose a different color every day and ensure all your shots for that day have that color in that image. Or shoot only shots with triangles in them.

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Different lighting can change the mood and feel of a shot, or be the difference between a mediocre and stunning shot.
The light from the setting sun can produce wonderful lighting for a subject, as does sunlight through leaves. Maybe you see a shaft of light between two large objects such as buildings that can be [...]

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There are a wide variety of lenses and filters available to increase the range of options you have for shooting a photograph.
Note that not all digital cameras come with the ability to attach different lenses and filters. Check the manual for your camera.

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Reflections are fantastic to photograph as they add an extra dimension to your images – whether it be a reflection of a building in glass; the sky through a puddle; the bridal party as seen reflected by the wedding car’s polished metal; a city reflected by a lake.
The reason that reflections add an extra dimension [...]

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Most modern digital cameras give you a choice of file formats when saving your image. It’s very helpful to know the benefits (and disadvantages) of each file format so you can make the best decision on the file format to save your images in.

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Another accessory you should purchase is a spare memory card. Most cameras are sold with a ’starter’ memory card that is usually a low capacity card that’s enough to take a few sample photos on, but not enough for day-to-day use.

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One technology that hasn’t kept up with the rapid pace of new digital cameras is camera batteries. The more features a camera has, the quicker it seems to use up precious battery power. There are three features of digital cameras that chew up battery life the quickest:

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