1. Digital Photography Basics

2. Camera Basics (Samsung ES28)

6. Things to watch for when taking pictures

7. Transferring Files to Your Computer (for Windows)

9. How to Hold a Camera Use the strap on the camera Do not touch the lens
Hold the camera straight
To avoid ‘camera shake’:
Use two hands
Hold the camera close to your body
Lean against something stable
Ideally use a tripod

10. Photography Basics

11. Focal Point Interesting things make for interesting photos.
Photos need a visual point of interest (Focal Point)
Things to think about before taking the picture:
What is the central point of interest?
What will draw the viewers eye to the picture?
What in the image will make it stand out from others?

12. Fill the Frame

13. Fill the Frame Ways to Fill the Frame: Used to focus your photo
Give it the ‘wow’ factor
Allows the viewer to see the distinct features
Ways to Fill the Frame:
Use your zoom
Use your legs
Crop your photo

14. Rule of Thirds
It is used to create a more interesting photo.

15. Rule of Thirds
It is the idea of breaking a photo down into thirds (both vertically and horizontally), there are 9 parts.
This grid creates
four main points,
which you should
consider placing
points of interest in.

16. Rule of Thirds

17. Other Tips Experiment Take Lots of photos
Review and critique your photos
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