digital photography: hands on tips & tricks to better photographs
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Digital Photography: Hands On Tips & Tricks to Better Photographs. Baby, Fem, Family March 13, 2014. Dave Landers BM Fem Care Amateur Photographer. Objectives. Learn something new about photography Put that learning to work; try something new Have fun!. Agenda. Camera Basics - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Digital Photography:Hands On Tips & Tricks to Better Photographs
Baby, Fem, FamilyMarch 13, 2014
Dave LandersBM Fem Care
Amateur Photographer
1. Learn something new about photography
2. Put that learning to work; try something new
3. Have fun!
Objectives
Camera Basics Exposure
Aperture Shutter Speed ISO
Hands-On Stations Competition
Agenda
Camera TypesMany types of digital cameras. Here are just a few of the core groups
Camera Phone Point & Shoot
DSLR
Lens – “Glass”Different Ranges: 17mm, 300mm, etc.Different Types: Wide Angle, Macro, FisheyeDifferent Features: Stabilization, Ultra Sonic Motors, “Speed”, etc.
Camera ModesUnlock the power of your camera when you get beyond “green auto”
ExposureUnderstanding 3 core drivers and how they interact is fundamental
ApertureWHAT DOES IT MEAN? It’s the diameter of the lens opening.
Wider = More Light
HOW DOES IT SHOW UP? WIDE NARROWValues stated as fractions so: f/2 > f/22
ApertureHow 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
1. Explore the hands-on stations2. Practice each concept3. Contest: Take photos
Breakouts
Action
DO THIS: NOT THIS:
Moving Water
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Light Painting
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#Selfie
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Macro
DO THIS: NOT THIS:
Depth of Field
DO THIS: NOT THIS:
Landscapes
DO THIS: NOT THIS: