Lesson 1
Section 3
Say you’re outside watching the sunset, and you take out your camera and take a picture. But the sun now looks bare and has nothing surrounding it, so it looks like you took a meaningless picture of a big yellow blob. This is the effect that can come out of not having a good surrounding object. Say, you had a book. Just a book on a table standing up. Wouldn’t a picture of it look a ton better if you put a bunch of flowers around it? That’s what I’m talking about. If you’re lucky enough to live around some mountains or some other rising land formation, then there’s nearly no way you could encounter this mistake, especially with a picture of the sunset. But if you live around a bunch of flat ground, try taking a shot from behind some shrubbery, or maybe a tree. This way, if you keep the sun peaking out from the top, then this picture-ruining phenomenon is fixed just like that. Always keep something in the background and the front of your subject, unless you’re photographing a portrait. This is bound to keep everything tidy.
Conclusion
As we come to the end of this chapter, I hope you have learned some valuable tips and techniques for on photography basics. Remember, photography is an art form that requires both technical skills and creativity. With practice and dedication, you too can capture beautiful moments and memories that will last a lifetime. Keep experimenting and pushing yourself to try new things, and always remember to have fun with it. Now, let’s move on.
Lesson 2
Intro
Okay, we’re a lesson through this course. Great job so far! This lesson is going to be all about the basic technicalities of point-and-shoot along with digital photography. This is basically which button to push, where to set your aperture and all the basics of that kind of stuff. So, let’s dive in!
Section 1
This section is all about the aperture, what it is, and how to control it. Aperture is the amount of light you let in through your camera lens. Often in point-and-shoot and digital cameras, this is displayed as a f/stop. Say you had an aperture of f/2. This is letting in more light than, say, f/8.6. If you want to focus on a singular thing itself, then use a higher aperture, like f/10. But if you want to let in a good amount of light and focus on multiple things, use a lower aperture, like f/3.1. Say, for example, when creating a portrait, you’d want a higher aperture, so you can focus solely on your subject. But when photographing a flower field, you’d want a lower aperture, so you can capture the whole subject area.
Section 2
This section is going to be all about shutter speed. It’s a pretty vague topic, so buckle up! Shutter speed is exactly what it sounds like. It’s the speed your shutter goes at. If you want absolutely no vibrations, or maybe to catch something that’s going pretty fast, then use a faster shutter speed. If you want only a blur of something, say a bird, bee, car, etcetera, then use a slower shutter speed. Usually, when you’re using a slower shutter speed, people tend to use a tripod, because this gives you great stability and only blurs what needs to be out of focus. A fast shutter speed is more powerful than any vibration reduction or image stabilization technology. Most digital cameras can go up to a speed of 1/4000 of a second! Shutter speed is a key aspect of photography, and it’s something to remember.
Conclusion
As the day draws to a close, it’s time to pack up your gear and reflect on the beautiful moments you captured through your lens. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this course should create a great start to your photography career. So, take a deep breath, pat yourself on the back, and get ready to share your unique vision with the world. Wow! Another lesson done already! Just one more to go! You can do it!