1. Fundamentals of photography involve seeing like the professionals through previsualization, lighting, composition, and perspective.
2. The history of photography began with the camera obscura and pinhole cameras, evolving over centuries through important innovations like the daguerreotype and Kodak cameras, making photography accessible to the public.
3. Photography fundamentals teach that different camera equipment like lenses and camera bodies are suited to specific photography types such as portraits, landscapes, and photojournalism. Understanding concepts like focal length, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO is key to creative control.