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JOHN KALAD PHOTOGRAPHY
Mini-Lesson Preview –February 2017
Instructed by:John Kalad © John Kalad Photography
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What makes a great picture?
Digital Camera 101
Composition, Lighting and Exposure
Landscape Photography
Outdoor Photography
Taking portraits
Pets & Children – Yes, they’re similar
Hands-on practice with your camera
Studio lighting demo
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Did it capture someone’s emotion?
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Did it capture someone’s emotion?
Did it make you laugh?
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Did it capture someone’s emotion?
Did it make you laugh?
Was it the composition
or lighting?
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Film vs. Digital
Digital Camera Basics Lens
Sensor
Mirror (for DSLR’s)
To flash or not to flash
Shooting manually Shutter speed
Aperture
ISO
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Background awareness
What do you want to focus on?
Pretty Colors = Good
Photobombers = Not so good
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Equally important!
Shadows can be your friend
or your enemy
Let’s whites look white
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Good to under-expose slightly
Shoot in RAW (for DSLR’s)
Find balance between landscape and sky
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How to light faces with a bright
background?
Expose for background or sky
Fill with flash/lights, reflectors
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Face and expression is key
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Bring (chew) toys
Bring (treats) snacks
Be patient
Over-shoot, you’ll get it
If adults included, keep
them looking at you
at the camera
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Let me know your interest in a Facebook Live demo on any of your topics!