To accomplish this, measure a chain, nylon webbing or a strong piece of cord to the height of the photographer. Cut the material. Next, screw a bolt that is ¼ inch in diameter by 20 threads per inch ( ¼-20) through a chain or a loop in the cord. The length of the screw will depend on the depth of the tripod mounting hole and the thickness of the cord.

Thread the screw into the tripod mounting hole (on the bottom of most cameras and recorders). Then, step on the dangling portion of the cord, lift against the cord, and the image platform is more stable.

Sometimes camera shake occurs even if a camera is on a semi-stable platform. Using a remote cord (often called a  cable release), a wireless remote or even a self-timer will eliminate this problem.

With automatic advance cameras, it’s often best to take three-frame bursts of photographs. The first and final frames may have motion from depressing the shutter release button. But the center frame should be sharp.

Additionally, the photographer must control breathing. Before taking a photo, frame the subject in the camera viewfinder. Then take a large breath. Quickly blow the air out and squeeze the shutter release button. After each breath, PJs have three seconds to depress the shutter release before their bodies begin shaking for a new breath of air. If waiting for a particular moment, a photographer can keep breathing like this until ready to make the shot.

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