Post on 27-Dec-2015
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Apertures• A hole in the lens
• Referred to as f/number.
• Smaller # = Larger aperture
• Depth of field
Depth of Field• Large depth of
field= whole scene is focused.
• Use Small apertures: f/16 or f/22
• Distance camera from subject
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.
Shutter Speed• Period of time
shutter stays open for light to reach film.
• Seconds or fractions of a second: 1/125 sec is average.
Lighting Direction• Light behind
photographer=even but sometimes flat.
• Side-Lighting=great texture, shadows, etc.
• Back-lighting= silhouettes
Framing• Interesting
compositions
• Ideas: overhanging tree branches, archways, hole in a fence, etc.
Happy Shooting!
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