I was tasked to give a talk about Composition and Portraiture at the Philippine Embassy last June 10, 2011 inline with the Philippine Independence Day celebration. This presentation is an outline of the topic that will give you starting point on the subject matter. Pictures used in the presentation were all captured by me, except for the posing styles examples which i got off from google. Thanks for reading, hope to see you next time.
Renen Jose Navalta
http://www.facebook.com/rjnworksdotcom
I was tasked to give a talk about Composition and Portraiture at the Philippine Embassy last June 10, 2011 inline with the Philippine Independence Day celebration. This presentation is an outline of the topic that will give you starting point on the subject matter. Pictures used in the presentation were all captured by me, except for the posing styles examples which i got off from google. Thanks for reading, hope to see you next time.
Renen Jose Navalta
http://www.facebook.com/rjnworksdotcom
A basic course in the fundamentals of photography: Aperture, exposure and shutter speed, and how you can get them to work together to deliver the result you want. Thanks to Flickr and Penmachine.com for their good picture examples.
Presented as part of the CresPion Through the Lens Composition workshop on Oct 2017 for the residents of Crescent and Pioneer Hall at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
A Complete Guide to Manual DSLR PhotographyLearnPick
It’s a commonly known fact that most beginner photographers use the auto mode on their DSLR cameras to click snapshots in the best possible manner.
It’s a fair enough practice; there’s no denying this fact but, at the same time, you must also remember that the auto mode of a DSLR doesn’t use the camera to its full potential.
So if you are willing to step out of your comfort zone to the "manual” mode, this presentation can help.
Camera Lens Hood Nikon: Unleash the Power of Your Photographyronychey
A Nikon camera lens hood prevents unwanted light from entering the lens, reducing glare and improving image quality. Camera lens hoods are essential accessories for photographers.
In photography, the quality of the lens plays a crucial role in capturing stunning images. Nikon, a renowned name in the industry, provides camera lens hoods that serve as essential accessories for photographers. A camera lens hood is a device that attaches to the front of the lens and helps prevent unwanted light from entering, thereby reducing glare and improving image quality.
By blocking stray light, these hoods minimize lens flare and other unwanted artifacts, allowing photographers to capture clear and vibrant images. Whether you are shooting in bright sunlight or in environments with strong light sources, a Nikon camera lens hood is a valuable tool that helps you achieve optimal results. It is an investment that enhances the quality of your photographs and ensures that you can capture memorable moments with precision and clarity.
A basic course in the fundamentals of photography: Aperture, exposure and shutter speed, and how you can get them to work together to deliver the result you want. Thanks to Flickr and Penmachine.com for their good picture examples.
Presented as part of the CresPion Through the Lens Composition workshop on Oct 2017 for the residents of Crescent and Pioneer Hall at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
A Complete Guide to Manual DSLR PhotographyLearnPick
It’s a commonly known fact that most beginner photographers use the auto mode on their DSLR cameras to click snapshots in the best possible manner.
It’s a fair enough practice; there’s no denying this fact but, at the same time, you must also remember that the auto mode of a DSLR doesn’t use the camera to its full potential.
So if you are willing to step out of your comfort zone to the "manual” mode, this presentation can help.
Camera Lens Hood Nikon: Unleash the Power of Your Photographyronychey
A Nikon camera lens hood prevents unwanted light from entering the lens, reducing glare and improving image quality. Camera lens hoods are essential accessories for photographers.
In photography, the quality of the lens plays a crucial role in capturing stunning images. Nikon, a renowned name in the industry, provides camera lens hoods that serve as essential accessories for photographers. A camera lens hood is a device that attaches to the front of the lens and helps prevent unwanted light from entering, thereby reducing glare and improving image quality.
By blocking stray light, these hoods minimize lens flare and other unwanted artifacts, allowing photographers to capture clear and vibrant images. Whether you are shooting in bright sunlight or in environments with strong light sources, a Nikon camera lens hood is a valuable tool that helps you achieve optimal results. It is an investment that enhances the quality of your photographs and ensures that you can capture memorable moments with precision and clarity.
About a month ago I hosted the first ever Photography Wine Night. During that evening's events, I shared some of the very basic concepts needed to understand digital SLR usage. Stay posted for future Photography Wine Night events!
Its a basic guide to photography by my friend Vivek Desai. The slides given within will provide better know how for beginners and amateurs and will help you know a DSLR camera. If you are a photography enthusiast, this guide is the right place to start with.
It will also help you better understand How to Use a DSLR before you spend bucks and own one.
You can connect with Vivek Desai @ https://www.facebook.com/VivekDesai88
Boudoir photography, a genre that captures intimate and sensual images of individuals, has experienced significant transformation over the years, particularly in New York City (NYC). Known for its diversity and vibrant arts scene, NYC has been a hub for the evolution of various art forms, including boudoir photography. This article delves into the historical background, cultural significance, technological advancements, and the contemporary landscape of boudoir photography in NYC.
This tutorial offers a step-by-step guide on how to effectively use Pinterest. It covers the basics such as account creation and navigation, as well as advanced techniques including creating eye-catching pins and optimizing your profile. The tutorial also explores collaboration and networking on the platform. With visual illustrations and clear instructions, this tutorial will equip you with the skills to navigate Pinterest confidently and achieve your goals.
Hadj Ounis's most notable work is his sculpture titled "Metamorphosis." This piece showcases Ounis's mastery of form and texture, as he seamlessly combines metal and wood to create a dynamic and visually striking composition. The juxtaposition of the two materials creates a sense of tension and harmony, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between nature and industry.
This document announces the winners of the 2024 Youth Poster Contest organized by MATFORCE. It lists the grand prize and age category winners for grades K-6, 7-12, and individual age groups from 5 years old to 18 years old.
2. What is Camera
The term camera comes from the word camera
obscura(Latinfor"darkchamber"),an early
mechanismforprojectingimages.
Themoderncameraevolvedfromthecamera
obscura & functioning of the camera is very similar
tothe functioningof thehumaneye.
A camera is an optical instrument that records
imagesthatcanbestoreddirectly, transmittedto
anotherlocation,orboth.
4. Camera lens
A cameralens(alsoknown as
photographic lens or
photographic objective)is an
optical lens or assembly of lenses
usedinconjunction with a camera
body and mechanism to make
images of objectseither on
photographic film or on other
media capable of storingan
imagechemically orelectronically.
Eye of Camera
5. Shutter
Shutter, in
photography, device
through which the
lens aperture of a
camera is opened to
admit light and thus
expose the film (or
the electronic image
sensor of a digital
camera).
6. ShutterButton
Pressthisbuttonto release the
shutter.
The shutter button stroke is
divided into twostages:
pressthe button downhalfway to
activatethe AF function
andpressit down fullyto release
theshutter.
7. LensMount
This is the section
for connecting the
exchangeable lens to
thecamerabody.
Attachthelensby
sliding italongthe
surface of the
mount.
11. ISO Speed Setting Button
Press this button to
adjust the sensitivity of
the camera toward light.
ISO speed is an
international standard
that is determined
based on the sensitivity
of negative films.
12. ZoomRing
Turn the zoom ring to
alter the focal length.
The selected focal
length can be identified
from the numbers and
index marks at the
lower end of the lens.
13. FocusRing
When the camera is in
the Manual Focus (MF)
mode, turn this ring to
adjust the focus.
The position of the
focus ring varies
according to the lens in
use.
Three layers
Foreground
Mid Ground
Background
14. The Camera Lens Aperture
The lens aperture is
actually a part of the
camera lens.
The camera lens aperture
controls the amount of
light that will reach the
camera's image sensor. (as
opposed to the camera
shutter which controls the
length of time light is
exposed to the image
sensor)
15. Eye Level Optical Viewfinders
All Digital Slr cameras are
equipped with eye level
viewfinders and most of
them also have LCD
screens. Many Compact
System cameras and Bridge
cameras are also equipped
with eye level viewfinders.
16. Shutter Speed
In photography, shutter speed or
exposure time is the length of
time when the film or digital
sensor inside the camera is
exposed to light, also when a
camera's shutter is open when
taking a photograph.
Shutter speed is how long an
image is exposed to light — it can
be milliseconds, or even minutes.
Shutter speeds are typically
measured
17. ISO
In Digital Photography ISO measures the sensitivity of the
image sensor. ISO increases or decreases the brightness of
a photograph, but also affects both grain / noise levels and
dynamic range.
18. Other Functions
White Balance: White balance (WB) is the process
of removing unrealistic color casts, so that objects
which appear white in person are rendered white in
your photo.
RED, Blue, green
Focus defocus: focus is when a photographer
manually focuses their lens so as to select what is in
focus in the frame