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Photography Basics

Learn about the two common choices in photography cameras: the compact camera and the 35mm SLR. Understand the features, controls, apertures, depth of field, shutter speeds, lighting techniques, rule of thirds, and framing for creating stunning photographs. Experiment with portraits, night shots, textures, and still life compositions.

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Photography Basics

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  1. Photography Basics

  2. Cameras • Two common choices: • 1. Compact • 2. 35mm SLR

  3. Compact Camera • Easy to use • easily transportable • 35mm film

  4. 35mm SLR • Photographer control • Manual or Automatic features • Accessories

  5. Apertures • A hole in the lens • Referred to as f/number. • Smaller # = Larger aperture • Depth of field

  6. Depth of Field • Largedepth of field= whole scene is focused. • Use Small apertures: f/16 or f/22 • Distance camera from subject

  7. Depth of Field cont… • Minimal Depth of Field= Sharp focus on one subject. • Use large apertures: f/2.8 or f/4 • Position camera closer to subject.

  8. Shutter Speed • Period of time shutter stays open for light to reach film. • Seconds or fractions of a second: 1/125 sec is average.

  9. Fast Shutter Speeds • Capture a moving subject • 1/500-1/4000

  10. Slow Shutter Speeds • Intentional blur • 1/15-30 seconds • Tripod highly recommended

  11. Lighting • Time of day • Direction

  12. Time of Day • 4:00-7:00 a.m.=ideal • Noon (Zenith)=not ideal • After suns decent can be beautiful

  13. Lighting Direction • Light behind photographer=even but sometimes flat. • Side-Lighting=great texture, shadows, etc. • Back-lighting= silhouettes

  14. Rule of Thirds • Compositional tool • Imaginary 3x3 grid • Visual balance

  15. Rule of Thirds • Compositional tool • Imaginary 3x3 grid • Visual balance

  16. Framing • Interesting compositions • Ideas: overhanging tree branches, archways, hole in a fence, etc.

  17. A Few Ideas • Experiment with taking: Portraits Night shots Texture Still Life

  18. Portraits

  19. Night Shots

  20. Texture

  21. Still Life

  22. Happy Shooting! Click here to learn more about composing great photographs Back to first slide

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