Photography

Photography

What makes a good photograph?

• Good subject matter
• Good lighting
• Good composition

Golden hour- In photography, the golden hour is a period shortly after sunrise or before sunset during which daylight is redder and softer than when the Sun is higher in the sky.

Rule of Thirds

• Centre of interest- A photograph should have a strong focal point. Determine what it is before composing your photo.
• Simplicity- Keep composition simple, avoiding busy backgrounds that distracts from the subject.
• Subject off centre- Place a subject slightly off-centre rather than in the middle of the photo.

Divide the frame into nine equal parts by creating a grid that is composed of both horizontal and vertical lines. Place the key feature of the shot at any of the four points where the lines of the grid converge. Some digital cameras come with an option to place a grid over the LCD view which helps with your composition skills.

Leading Lines 

If a scene has strong lines, make sure the lines lead the eye into the frame rather than out of it. The lines should lead to the main point of interest.

Viewpoint/Angles

Vary angles- Shoot at varying angles to capture a subject from a different viewpoint. Move the camera higher or lower than you usually do. For a dramatic effect, take some photos from a bird-eye (looking down) or worms-eyes view (looking up).

Lighting

Dramatic lighting adds interest to photo. 

Silhouettes

Subject made dark by photographing it against a light background (back lighting).

Framing

Framing a subject by zooming or moving closer draws attention to it.

Symmetry

An identical or near-identical image of its other half. Use of symmetry often provides a formal balance.

Aperture

An opening that controls the amount of light that passes through a camera lens.

F- Stop
F2-Widist-Most light
F22-Smallest-least light

Shutter Speed

In photography and digital photography the shutter speed is the unit of measurement which determines how long shutter remains open as the picture is taken. The slower the shutter speed, the longer the exposure time. The shutter speed and aperture together control the total amount of light reaching the sensor.