How to Take Better Photographs Control quality by controlling the camera Jerrell Jones and Nathan Hall.

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How to Take Better Photographs Control quality by controlling the camera Jerrell Jones and Nathan Hall

Goals Appreciate the importance of controlling a camera to improve the quality of a photograph. Learn simple ways to optimize your shooting situation to photographing successfully with ease. Conquer the avoidance of “M”. Be able to apply the techniques in your own photography and have fun in the process.

“M” – Manual Mode Aperture (F-stop) : How Much? Shutter Speed: How Long? ISO: How Sensitive?

Aperture The variable opening by which light enters a camera

Shutter speed The length of time that the shutter is open, in fractions of a second. notated as: 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 or: 4, 2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, 125, 250, 500, 1000

Slow Shutter Speed

Fast Shutter Speed

ISO Sensitivity to light Common settings: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600

ISO Low ISO: Outdoor photography with plenty of natural light Shooting long exposures in low light with a tripod High ISO: Shooting in low light without a tripod

Lighting

Noise

Ways to Improve Your Photographs Location Lighting Composition Timing Be prepared Consider the subject Use the camera I’ll fix it in Photoshop

Focus

Hard Flash Lighting

Watch the head

Portraits Consider your subject’s comfort Engage Be ready and be quick Portrait subjects aren’t mind readers – discuss what you need. Position when necessary

Group Photos Everyone needs light and good light! Keep attention focused Position when necessary Be mindful of where you are shooting Balance

Events Use discretion Be careful with timing Be ready and be quick Be prepared Be patient Watch out for the equipment!

Then have some fun.