Shutter Speed F-Stop Tradeoff
In order to get proper exposure, you need to get the proper amount of light to expose the film or digital camera sensor.
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Depth of Field
Depth of Field is the region of the scene that appears in focus. A “shallow” depth of field means that a very narrow range of distances from the lens will appear in focus, while objects closer or...
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Get Up Close
Get up close to fill the frame. Not so exciting…. Closer is more interesting… And really close with a shallow depth of field focuses the viewer’s attention on details not seen every day. More...
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Framing
Framing is more than what you do with your prints! It is a powerful composition technique.
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The f/stop setting controls the diameter of the aperture. The larger the f/stop number, the smaller the aperture will be during exposure. See also: Shutter Speed and f-stop Tradeoffs
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Shutter Speed is the amount of time the shutter allows light to enter through the aperture, exposing the film or digital sensor. Shutter speeds are measured in seconds or fractions of seconds. Faster...
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Leading Lines
Use leading lines to draw the viewer’s eye through the photograph. This is an especially powerful technique to draw the viewer’s attention to one or more intended subjects or a single focal point.
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Make Running Water Appear Smooth Soft
You may encounter a stream or waterfall that makes a great shot with your camera’s automatic settings. Chances are good that the camera will choose a relatively fast shutter speed to try to minimize...
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Rule of Thirds
Use the rule of thirds to help choose where to place the subject in the frame to create well balanced and appealing photographs. The Rule of Thirds is more of a guide than a hard and fast rule, but is...
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The aperture is the “hole” through which light enters the camera to make an exposure on the film or digital sensor. The smaller the opening, the less light gets in. Aperture settings are labeled as...
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