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Introduction to Photography: Basics, Techniques, and Composition Tips

Learn the fundamentals of photography including camera controls, file formats, composition techniques, and more. Discover the role of photography in society and the art of capturing compelling images. Explore the works of renowned photographers Zach Arias and Mike Brown to gain inspiration for your own photography journey.

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Introduction to Photography: Basics, Techniques, and Composition Tips

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  1. Photography 10 Introduction of Photography

  2. Photographers I Like Zach Arias Mike Brown

  3. Zach Arias

  4. Mike Brown

  5. What is the role of Photographyin society?

  6. Photography in society • Art? • Social Statements? • Entertainment? • Historical Records? • Illustrating Ideas and Concepts? • Scientific Research and Exploration?

  7. How Does A Camera Work Check out This Camera Simulator

  8. Camera Controls and settings What is DSLR stand for? What is ISO? What is White Balance? What is Shutter Speed? What is Aperture/F stops? Watch Youtube Playlist Photography Basics

  9. Camera FILE Formats .jpg - This is a standardized format to save a photo in but it is very compressed and doesn't give you very much control to make changes because of this compression you can fit lots of photos on your camera RAW – This is format that only higher end cameras can save in and it allows you great control to makes changes later but they are very large and as such take up lots of space on your camera.

  10. Are there other Image Capture Devices?

  11. What is Photographic Composition? • Organizing the various elements of the scene in a way that is pleasing to the eye. • Defining a specific focal point or Main Subject Photographic Composition is:

  12. What is a Focal Point / Main Subject?

  13. The focal point is: • An object or area of the photo that you feel is the most important or that should be • emphasized the most. • This can be a person, object , group of objects or even just a specific area of the photo that you want to draw the viewers eye to.

  14. No Focal PointBad Composition !!!

  15. Good Composition !!

  16. Snap Shot Vs Composition

  17. Blurry vs out of focus Blurry Photo, Caused by having shutter speed to slow for the image, the camera in this shot was moving side to side to create the blur. The photos on the right show the sign in focus vs out of focus.

  18. There are 6 different types of Photographic Composition. • Formal Balance • Informal Balance • Rule of thirds • Leading lines • Framing • Horizon Photos

  19. Formal Balance

  20. Formal Balance is when the elements of each side of the photo are symmetrical this is often called symmetrical balance

  21. Both sides of photo match each other.

  22. Informal Balance Informal balance relates to the visual balance of the photo. Each side of the photo must relate to the other and therefore balance the scene, but they do not have to be the same item. Often they are the same image at a different size.

  23. This is often called Asymmetrical balance

  24. Rule of thirds This is the most common type of composition it is created when the subject falls on the intersecting point of the imaginary lines created when you break the photo into thirds both vertically and horizontally

  25. RULE of THIRds

  26. RULE of THIRds

  27. Leading Lines This is a type of composition where you use forground elements to direct the viewer through your photo, ending at The focal point.

  28. Leading Lines

  29. Leading Lines

  30. Framing This type of composition is where objects in the foreground and Background of a photo help to frame or emphasize the main subject of the photo.

  31. Framing

  32. Framing

  33. Horizon Photos This is the type of composition Where the horizon is the main focus of the photo and it is placed on the upper third or lower or the photo.

  34. Horizon Photos

  35. IMAGE 34

  36. Dynamic Range High vs Low

  37. HDR – High Dynamic Range

  38. Field of view

  39. Field of view Continued

  40. Shallow Depth of field

  41. Long Depth of field

  42. Watch out for Distractions

  43. Watch out for Distractions

  44. Watch out for Distractions

  45. Change your angle

  46. Move your feet, Try different shots and angles

  47. Don’t forget hands

  48. Have fun, Be Creative

  49. Composition REVIEW Watch This Playlist for more info about the Basic Photo Composition

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