digital photography: hands on tips & tricks to better photographs

Digital Photography:Hands On Tips & Tricks to Better PhotographsBaby, Fem, FamilyMarch 13, 2014

Dave LandersBM Fem CareAmateur Photographer

Learn something new about photographyPut that learning to work; try something newHave fun! Objectives

Camera BasicsExposure ApertureShutter SpeedISOHands-On StationsCompetition Agenda

Camera Types Many types of digital cameras. Here are just a few of the core groups Camera PhonePoint & ShootDSLR

Lens Glass Different Ranges: 17mm, 300mm, etc.Different Types: Wide Angle, Macro, FisheyeDifferent Features: Stabilization, Ultra Sonic Motors, Speed, etc.

Camera Modes Unlock the power of your camera when you get beyond green auto

Exposure Understanding 3 core drivers and how they interact is fundamental

Aperture WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Its the diameter of the lens opening.

Wider = More Light

HOW DOES IT SHOW UP? WIDE NARROWValues stated as fractions so: f/2 > f/22

Aperture How it impacts your photos:Focus - Depth of Field

Shutter Speed WHY DOES IT MATTER?

ISO Film Speed How it impacts your photos:Counters low light, but can add noise

Explore the hands-on stationsPractice each conceptContest: Take photos

Breakouts

Action DO THIS:NOT THIS:

Moving Water DO THIS:NOT THIS:

Light Painting DO THIS:NOT THIS:

#Selfie DO THIS:NOT THIS:

Macro DO THIS:NOT THIS:

Depth of Field DO THIS:NOT THIS:

Landscapes DO THIS:NOT THIS:

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