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Basics Of Photography Is Important To Learn Before Taking Pictures

Posted on by Henry

When taking you into the world of photography, it is not only about clicking the camera button. Photography is an art of seeing the world in frames. Some essentials help you start on your photography journey in the photography studio. The basics of photography transform an ordinary snapshot into a great photo, regardless of what camera you are using.

Understanding the camera you are using

Most aspiring photographers dive into the artistic side without even knowing the tool they use. Cameras come in all sizes and shapes. It starts from smartphones to point-and-shoots cameras anyone can use to take photos. Some mirrorless cameras and DSLRs are used by most photographers today, yet some are still unfamiliar with the capabilities of the tool. Professional cameras can offer more control, and a simple one can take great photos even if you do not know how to use them.

A professional photographer once said, “You can be like a pro once you have familiarized the camera parts.”

The main parts of a camera must be familiarized by the user, such as:

  • Lens. The lens focuses light into the sensor.
  • Shutter. The shutter controls how long the light is hitting the sensor.
  • Senso The sensor captures the image.
  • ISO. ISO is the sensory sensitivity to light, which is adjustable.
  • Aperture. It is responsible for controlling how much light enters the lens.

 

The exposure triangle

A well-lit photo will work on the balancing of the three elements of the exposure triangle, namely:

  • Aperture. It controls the lens’s size opening. The lower f-number means a wider aperture, letting in more light and creates a blurry background. A higher f-number keeps more of the image focused.
  • Shutter speed. Shutter speed determines how long the camera’s shutter will stay open, to be measured in seconds. Slower speed creates blur, while faster speeds can freeze motion. The applications are great when taking pictures of traffic trails or waterfalls.
  • ISO. Brighter picture means captured by higher ISO. Too high ISO makes the image look noisy or grainy. Some photographers stick with the lowest ISO for the lighting conditions.

Mastering the exposure triangle is the key to controlling your photos.

Photo Composition

Great photography is about how you frame it. You can frame a photo by considering photo composition, such as:

  • Rule of Thirds
  • Leading Lines
  • Symmetry and Patterns
  • Framing

Lighting

Light can break or make a photo. Photographers considered golden hours when taking pictures, during after sunrise and before sunset. The golden hours can create soft and warm light, flattering the subjects. The harsh midday sun creates strong shadows, shooting in an open shade.

You can experiment with the different lighting, such as:

  • Backlighting
  • Side lighting
  • Front lighting

Conclusion

The beauty of photography is there is always something new in learning and exploring. Never get discouraged if your first shots are not so perfect. Every great photographer has started at this level. More photographers are learning and showing more of their skills in photography in a studio with the right tools used.