This article by Vesna has some very good pointers, including "do" and "don't" photos. I know that, while I generally use a tripod, my left hand is not usually in the correct position for vertical hand-held photos.
http://vesnakozelj.com/photography/fundamentals/supporting-the-camera-holding-with-your-hands
Supporting the camera: holding with your hands
"How you grip the camera is often ignored and seen as unimportant. But is it really? Can you hold your camera steady? Even if you are holding it for longer times, especially if it is a DSLR with a heavy lens – won’t you get tired? One of the first things anyone – having bought the camera – should learn is how to hold it properly to capture sharp images. Correct grip is very important because it makes your camera more comfortable to hold, steadier and therefore it is easier to compose the images through the viewfinder (without shaky and tired hands). Keep in mind that only with the use of tripod one can ensure sharp images. It is good to learn how to make a “human tripod” with your body and hands, when you don’t have a real tripod at hand."
Read the rest of this article here, including photos: http://vesnakozelj.com/photography/fundamentals/supporting-the-camera-holding-with-your-hands
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http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-hold-a-digital-camera
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