This document provides an introduction to basic photography concepts including the factors that control the amount of light entering the camera sensor - aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity. It explains how different combinations of these factors can produce different effects like depth of field and freezing or blurring motion. Common automatic and manual shooting modes are described along with tips for beach photography. The objectives are to understand the factors that create an image and basic camera shooting modes.

1. BasicPhotography<@Triet Ho/>1

2. IntroductionObjectivesGet basic knowledge of factors that create a picture (ISO, Aperture and Shutter speed)Understand common shooting modes on cameras10 tips for beach photography AttendeesEveryoneTime: 30 minutesConfidential2

3. A Picture is captured when light reaches the sensor3

4. Factors control the amount of lightAperture (f): Door of the lensShutter (shutter speed): Door of the sensorSensor’s sensitivity (ISO): light sensitive of the sensorExamples of the combinations4

5. Aperture - Control Depth of Field (DOF)DOF and Background blur: sharp area Samples5

6. Shutter Speed – Freezing and blurring MotionCamera Shake can also blur the picture at slow shooter speed.6

7. ISO – Noise FactorLow ISO gives high quality imageHigh ISO allows faster shutter speedThe same ISO give different qualities on different cameras. See here7

8. Basic Shooting ModesAuto – All factors are controlled by cameraGood for newbiesPortrait – Express the beauty of peopleLandscape – For sharp and vivid photosClose up - Macro – Capture little things in a big way from up closeSport – Perfect for moving objects because the camera continuously refocusNight Portrait – beauty the people and surround even at night8

9. Creative Shutting modesP – Program: Shutter Speed, ApertureCapture the best momentsAV – Aperture Priority: Shutter Speed, ApertureGood for portrait with blur background or keep everything in focus for landscape shots.TV – Shutter Speed priority: Aperture, Shutter SpeedFreeze or blur subject motionsM – Manual: Aperture, Shutter SpeedAdvanced usersLegend: Auto, Manual9

10. Tips - Q&ATips10 tips for beach photographyQ&A10

11. Thank you! - 2011trietho@gmail.comReference: http://www.canon.co.jp/imaging/enjoydslr11