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Introduction to Photography
The document introduces photography, emphasizing that a photograph is a subjective representation that captures emotions and moments in time. It discusses essential camera techniques, including understanding manual mode, the exposure triangle, and various settings to achieve great photos. Practical tips on ISO settings and adjusting for light conditions are also provided.
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- 2. What is aphotograph? A frozen moment in time A 're-presentation' A photograph tells a story, evokes an emotion or triggers something in the viewers mind or a combination of these
- 3. “ A portraitis not a likeness. The moment an emotion or fact is transformed into a photograph it is no longer a fact but an opinion. There no such thing as inaccuracy in a photograph All photos are accurate none of them is the truth." – Richard Avendon
- 4. To take aphotograph is to participate in another person’s (or thing’s) mortality, vulnerability, mutability. Precisely by slicing out this moment and freezing it, all photographs testify to time’s relentless melt.” - Michael Fried
- 5. This theory stuffis great but I don't know how to work this camera lark.... To really take great photos we need to get used to working in manual (M) mode. For this we'll need to know about: Shutter speeds Apertures The exposure triangle Depth of field How to use/manipulate light How to work a light meter
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- 7. Playback Zoom inZoom out Shutter speed dial Delete Hotshoe mount Adjustment for impaired vision
- 8. Flash mode buttonExposure Bracketing Focus modes (2 functions) Mode dial Lens controls (focusing & vibration reduction)
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- 10. Mode Dial Hotshoe Exposure compensation Metering Off/On - Shutter button Aperture dial Shooting mode SettingsScreen
- 11. Shutter speed Aperture value Flash settings No of shots remaning White balance setting Format you're shooting in Metering Focus setting
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- 17. General settings ISO wants to be as low as possible. Studio always 100 or whatever is lowest on your camera In daylight the same maybe up a little if it is cloudy Night time varies depending what lights are available. 400 is a good starting point Think about the movement of your subject, adjust your shutter and aperture to compensate for this and don’t forget you can pan (move the camera with the subject) to keep them sharp and the background blurred
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