Class 10: Composition and Subject
10. Photography composition We’ve looked at how cameras work, how to get creative using aperture and shutter speed, and how lenses and light can impact your shot. But one element of photography we haven’t yet discussed is composition. Composition in photography Composition refers to how we lay the picture out and how we position subjects […]
Class 9: The Recording Medium
9. The recording medium: camera ISO, megapixels and sensors When it comes to image quality, the first thing many new photographers think about is megapixels. But there’s much more to image quality than just the number of pixels, with sensor type (and size) and ISO also playing key roles. An image is recorded when light […]
Class 8: Understanding Light
8. The importance of understanding light in photography Understanding light and learning to paying attention to it is one of the quickest ways to improve your photography. “Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to […]
Class 7: Camera Lenses and Focal Length
7. Camera lenses and focal length Lenses play an important part in photography. In fact, your choice of lens is arguably even more important than your choice of camera. Different lenses produce different results depending on the configurations within the lens barrel. These configurations determine the magnification and angle of view and allow us to […]
Class 6: Get Creative in Manual Mode
6. Using your camera in Manual mode Now that you understand the fundamental concepts of shutter speed, aperture and exposure, you’re ready to start using your camera in Manual mode! The best thing about working in Manual mode is that you have full control. By simply adjusting shutter speed or aperture, you’ll be able to […]
Class 5: Aperture & Depth of Field
5. Aperture & Depth of Field Aperture is one of the six essential elements of photography. It controls both how much light your camera is able to record and also the depth of field. Depth of field (DoF) is an important compositional and creative element in any image, so it’s important to understand what it […]
Class 4: Camera Focus
4. Camera Focus Understanding focus is key to taking good photographs. You may be thinking, the camera does it all for you, doesn’t it? With modern DSLR cameras, that’s often the case, but knowing how to focus manually will help you achieve much more creative results. When you take a photo, light passes through the […]
Class 3: Shutter Speed in Photography
What is shutter speed? Shutter speed determines how long your camera’s shutter stays open when you’re taking a photo. Changing shutter speed effects the exposure of an image, as well as our ability to freeze or blur motion. What is shutter speed in photography? When we take a picture, the camera’s shutter opens to allow […]
Class 2: Exposure in Photography
2. What is exposure in photography? Exposure refers to the brightness or darkness of an image. When an image looks too bright, it is overexposed. When it looks too dark, it is underexposed. We can control the exposure of an image using the two main mechanical functions of a camera: shutter speed and aperture. Using […]
Class 1: How Cameras Work
How do cameras work? No matter the brand or price tag, cameras all work in roughly the same way. Understanding the simple mechanics of how cameras work will help you get the best possible results out of yours. But before you head out to start taking photos, you need to understand the six essential elements […]