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2025 PNP Basic Photography

The document provides a comprehensive overview of basic photography, covering essential topics such as camera parts, exposure, and different photography types. It explains the importance of photography in preserving memories, telling stories, and expressing creativity. Additionally, it details the technical aspects of how a camera works, including light capture and image processing.

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2025 PNP Basic Photography

The document provides a comprehensive overview of basic photography, covering essential topics such as camera parts, exposure, and different photography types. It explains the importance of photography in preserving memories, telling stories, and expressing creativity. Additionally, it details the technical aspects of how a camera works, including light capture and image processing.

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BASIC

PHOTOGRAPHY
CONTENTS
The Basics of Photography
01 Introduction to Photography
Photo Creation
Handling a Camera : Camera Parts

Basic Photography Terms and Concept


02 Exposure
Exposure Triangle (Aperture, Shutter
Speed & ISO

Camera Settings
03 Different Camera Modes
White Balance & Histogram

What Makes A Good Photo?


04 Elements of a good photo
Rules and Composition
Types of Photography

Image Enhancement
05 Image Editing Software
And Workflow

Photo Exhibit
06
The Basics of
Photography
Introduction to Photography

Photography is both an art and a science.


It involves capturing light to create images that
tell stories, evoke emotions, and preserve
moments in time. With the advancement of
technology, photography has become more
accessible, allowing anyone with a camera or
smartphone to engage in this creative process.
Introduction to Photography

What is Photography?
Introduction to Photography

Photography comes from the Greek words


phōs (light) and graphé (drawing), meaning
"drawing with light."
It involves recording light on a sensitive med
ium, traditionally film or, in modern times,
digital sensors.
Introduction to Photography

The first photograph was captured in 1826


(some sources say 1827) by Joseph
Nicéphore Niépce in France
“View from the Window
at Le Gras”
Introduction to Photography

Essential Photography
Equipment
Introduction to Photography

Camera
The most important tool. Options in
clude DSLR, mirrorless,
and smartphone
cameras.
Introduction to Photography

Lenses
Various lenses serve different
purposes
Introduction to Photography

Tripod
Stabilizes the camera
for long exposures
and low-light
conditions.
Introduction to Photography

Lighting Equipment
Includes flashes, reflectors
, and softboxes to control
lighting.
Introduction to Photography

Importance of
Photography
Introduction to Photography

Preserving Memories:
Photographs capture special moments
for future generations.

For example : Weddings, Baptism,


Birthdays.
Introduction to Photography

Telling Stories:
Images can convey complex narratives
without words.
Introduction to Photography

Expressing Creativity: Photography


allows people to express their unique
perspectives through composition,
lighting, and subject choice.
Introduction to Photography

Documenting Events: From news to


history, photography has been central in
documenting major events and cultural
changes.
Introduction to Photography

Types of Photography
Introduction to Photography

There are many genres of


photography, each with its own
techniques and purposes
Introduction to Photography

Portrait Photography:
Focuses on capturing the personality
and expressions of individuals or
groups.
Introduction to Photography
Introduction to Photography

Landscape Photography:
Emphasizes natural scenery, such
as mountains, forests, and bodies
of water.
Introduction to Photography
Introduction to Photography

Street Photography: Captures


candid moments of everyday life
in public spaces.
Introduction to Photography
Introduction to Photography

Macro Photography:
Involves taking close-up shots of
small subjects like insects or
flowers, revealing intricate
details.
Introduction to Photography
Introduction to Photography

Event Photography:
Documents events such as
weddings, parties, and corporate
gatherings.
Introduction to Photography
THANK
YOU
Basic Camera
Parts
Basic Camera Parts

Camera Body

The camera body is what houses all the internal


components of the camera. Camera bodies can come in a
wide array of shapes, sizes, and weights, depending on
the brand and purpose of the camera.
Basic Camera Parts

Lens

A lens is a barrel-shaped object that extends from your


camera body. It’s filled with a series of glass elements that
bend and focus light onto your sensor. Without a lens,
you wouldn’t be able to capture anything with your
camera.
Basic Camera Parts

Lens Release Button

The lens release button unlocks the lens mount and allows
you to detach the lens by pressing the lens release button.
You’ll find it on the front of the camera, near the lens
mount.
Basic Camera Parts

Viewfinder

The viewfinder is the little window on your camera body


that you can look through to frame your photo. By allowing
you to see through your lens, you can get a good idea of
how your photo will look before you take it.
Basic Camera Parts

Shutter Release Button

The shutter release is the button you press to take a pictur


e. When you press this button, you send a signal to open t
he shutter. The shutter will then open and close, allowing l
ight to reach your sensor and record an image onto your
memory card.
Basic Camera Parts

Sensor

The sensor is the single most important part of a camera


since it’s responsible for recording light. You can find it in
the middle of your camera body, directly behind the lens, as
a small rectangle shape. The sensor records incoming light
and turns it into an image to later save onto your memory
card.
Basic Camera Parts

Playback Button

After you take a picture, you can review it with the


playback button.
Basic Camera Parts

LCD Screen

The LCD is the screen on the back of all digital cameras. Th


is screen can display everything from your current camera
settings to your recently captured photos and video.
Basic Camera Parts

Flash

Some digital cameras will have a flash built into the top
of the camera body. A flash is an easy way to get more
light into your scene, especially when shooting in low
light.
Basic Camera Parts
Memory Card Slot

Built into all digital cameras is a dedicated spot for your


memory card to be stored. You can find the memory card
slot located somewhere along the side of the camera body
, often beside the camera grip.
Basic Camera Parts

Baseplate Receiver

Found on the bottom of your camera is a 1/4″ or 3/8″


female thread called the baseplate receiver. This is meant
for mounting tripod baseplates so you can attach your
camera onto a tripod head.
Basic Camera Parts

The Diopter

On many cameras, particularly Canon and Nikon, you’ll fin


d a small dial beside the viewfinder called the diopter
adjustment.
By adjusting the diopter, you can help ensure you see the
image clearly.
Basic Camera Parts

Mode Dial

A mode dial is one of the most used parts of the camera. It


is a small cogwheel situated on the top-right of the camera
that switches between the camera’s modes. Additionally, a
camera may have multiple modes, including manual, auto
matic, and semiautomatic settings, and scene-based.
How Does a
Camera Work?
Photo Creation
Introduction to Photography

Light Reflects Off Objects:


•Light from a source (e.g., the sun, a lamp)
reflects off objects in the scene.
•This reflected light travels in different
directions.
Photo Creation
Introduction to Photography

Light Enters the Camera


Through the Lens:
•The camera lens collects and focuses the light onto
the camera’s sensor or film.
•The aperture (an adjustable opening in the lens)
controls how much light enters the camera.
•The shutter (a mechanical or electronic curtain)
opens for a specific amount of time (shutter speed)
to let light through.
Photo Creation
Introduction to Photography

Light Reaches the Sensor (Digital) or


Film (Analog):
For digital cameras:
•The sensor (made of millions of light-sensitive cells called
pixels) detects the amount and color of light hitting each
pixel.
•Each pixel records light intensity and color as an electrical
charge.
For film cameras:
•The film is coated with chemicals that react to light, forming
a latent image (an invisible image that will appear after
developing).
Photo Creation
Introduction to Photography

Image Data Is Processed:


For digital cameras:
•The electrical signals from the sensor are processed by the
camera’s image processor.
•The processor adjusts the image for brightness, contrast,
color balance, and sharpness, then converts it into a digital
file (JPEG, RAW, etc.).
For film cameras:
•The exposed film is developed using chemicals to create a
negative image.
•The negative is projected onto photographic paper, which is
also chemically treated to create a positive print.
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