basic photography revised
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L u n c h B o x S e r i e s
March 29, 2017
Basic photography tips and tricks
Vivian Atakos and Christine Bukania
First things first…. Familiarise with device• Understand your camera – whether professional or non professional;
phone camera. How does it work?
• Resolution of the pictures you are taking? Determines quality of the image
• How to adjust settings to different situations – What icon is used for different situations? Close-ups, landscape, portrait, panoramic, auto
• How do I click? Seems obvious but not. Need to push button to focus then push to take picture
Let light be your friend
• Avoid taking pictures in places with insufficient light; take pics outside; disable flash for better pictures. Darker situations, call for patience. Stand still and avoid moving objects
• Outside – sun should be behind you. Subject will directly face the light. Downside, people tend to close their eyes
Picture the picture frame
Imagine the frame. Not thisBut borders of your photo
• Is everyone in? But also the composition. Art of photography• Experiment! Experiment! No film to waste with digital
photography• Use of viewfinder versus LCD screen. Limits distraction of things
not in your frame. Better focus• Move in closer! Avoid zooming – image affected by movement• General rules of the picture frame – don’t cut off feet when frame
already reaches the ankle, avoid objects/ persons disturbing the composition
• Observe photos of photographers! Ask for tips when you meet them
• Take lots of pictures of the same item
Rule of the thirds
Imagine four lines - creating nine even squares.
Some images will look best with the focal point in the center square, but placing the subject off center will often create a more aesthetically composed photograph.
Photos are pleasing and interesting to look at. Eyes wander
Pictures for publications – Newsletter/ Annual report
Should tell a story – combine items in your frame to tell a story
Always try to maintain eye level with your subject
How are elements combining to tell your story
Focus!
Should tell a story – combine items in your frame to tell a story
Check for that icon on your frame – circular, square. Focus on specific parts of your frame.
Focus!
Different perspectives
What next?
Manage your photos:
Folders:• Date pictures were taken• Activity• Location• Photographer
Include at text file ‘readme’ with a brief explanation of the photos in the folderPost processing: Many phone apps can process and they are available on Google Play
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and Andean roots and tubers. CIP is dedicated to delivering sustainable
science-based solutions to the pressing world issues of hunger, poverty,
gender equity, climate change and the preservation of our Earth’s fragile
biodiversity and natural resources.
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